http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/podcasts/farmersguardian Farmer's Guardian Podcast en-gb Copyright SAC http://www.sac.ac.uk/resources/treatments/common/logo_podcast.png http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/podcasts/farmersguardian Copyright SACFarmers,Guardian,cattle,sheep,animal,health,animal,disease,animal,wellbeingEducation/Higher EducationScience & Medicine/Natural SciencesnoFarmers,Guardian,cattle,sheep,animal,health,animal,disease,animal,wellbeingVets from SAC Consulting Veterinary Services will be contributing to a series of podcast interviews on key farm animal health issues. Articles on the same issue will also appear in the Farmers Guardian.Vets from SAC Consulting Veterinary Services will be contributing to a series of podcast interviews on key farm animal health issues. Articles on the same issue will also appear in the Farmers Guardian.Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation There are many parasitic diseases which can threaten the health of livestock in this country, and perhaps the commonest is Ostertagia. This parasitic worm infects cattle only, and comes in two forms, Type I and II. The life cycle of the second type is particularly threatening to cattle farmers because it involves a stage of dormancy over winter, after which the parasites emerge to cause poor health and ill-thrift. In this podcast, Helen Carty describes the life cycle of the Ostertagia worm, in both its forms and offers advice for preventing it. http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/mp3/podcastostertagiasis.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:28:57 +0100 noThere are many parasitic diseases which can threaten the health of livestock in this country, and perhaps the commonest is Ostertagia. This parasitic worm infects cattle only, and comes in two forms, Type I and II. The life cycle of the second type is parThere are many parasitic diseases which can threaten the health of livestock in this country, and perhaps the commonest is Ostertagia. This parasitic worm infects cattle only, and comes in two forms, Type I and II. The life cycle of the second type is particularly threatening to cattle farmers because it involves a stage of dormancy over winter, after which the parasites emerge to cause poor health and ill-thrift. In this podcast, Helen Carty describes the life cycle of the Ostertagia worm, in both its forms and offers advice for preventing it.Farmers,Guardian,cattle,sheep,animal,health,animal,disease,animal,wellbeing Liver fluke used to be referred to as a livestock disease of the west coast, but due to changes in the climate over recent years, farmers across Scotland are reporting cases of this particularly nasty condition. It’s a parasitic disease which often presents as ill thrift in sheep and cattle, all the more reason to have a professional opinion on the animal’s health. However, although reported cases have risen by about 15% over the past decade, there are steps which farmers can take to reduce the risks and losses. David describes the life cycle of the parasite which causes the disease, and how it’s spread. He outlines the diagnosis and the treatments and offers a checklist of measures to help farmers beat the problem. http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/mp3/podcastliverfluke.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:28:39 +0100 noLiver fluke used to be referred to as a livestock disease of the west coast, but due to changes in the climate over recent years, farmers across Scotland are reporting cases of this particularly nasty condition. It’s a parasitic disease which often presenLiver fluke used to be referred to as a livestock disease of the west coast, but due to changes in the climate over recent years, farmers across Scotland are reporting cases of this particularly nasty condition. It’s a parasitic disease which often presents as ill thrift in sheep and cattle, all the more reason to have a professional opinion on the animal’s health. However, although reported cases have risen by about 15% over the past decade, there are steps which farmers can take to reduce the risks and losses. David describes the life cycle of the parasite which causes the disease, and how it’s spread. He outlines the diagnosis and the treatments and offers a checklist of measures to help farmers beat the problem.Farmers,Guardian,cattle,sheep,animal,health,animal,disease,animal,wellbeing Some diseases are sneakier than others, like Johne’s Disease which can incubate for as much as eight years before symptoms become visible. In this week’s SAC podcast Ayr-based vet Helen Carty explains the life cycle of this particularly difficult-to-eradicate organism. And to make matters worse, at the moment there is no clear treatment. Her advice is preventative, and of course, seeking the advice of a vet when any animal appears thin or ill-thriven. Johne’s Disease can be a chronic condition on farms, but with sensible management it should be possible to control it. http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/mp3/podcastjohnes.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:28:23 +0100 noSome diseases are sneakier than others, like Johne’s Disease which can incubate for as much as eight years before symptoms become visible. In this week’s SAC podcast Ayr-based vet Helen Carty explains the life cycle of this particularly difficult-to-eradiSome diseases are sneakier than others, like Johne’s Disease which can incubate for as much as eight years before symptoms become visible. In this week’s SAC podcast Ayr-based vet Helen Carty explains the life cycle of this particularly difficult-to-eradicate organism. And to make matters worse, at the moment there is no clear treatment. Her advice is preventative, and of course, seeking the advice of a vet when any animal appears thin or ill-thriven. Johne’s Disease can be a chronic condition on farms, but with sensible management it should be possible to control it. Farmers,Guardian,cattle,sheep,animal,health,animal,disease,animal,wellbeing Livestock farmers make their money out of a regular turnover of healthy and productive calves, so good management of fertility is absolutely crucial. Vet Helen Carty, based at the veterinary disease surveillance centre, Ayr, has a checklist of advice to offer farmers of suckler and dairy herds to help them maximise profit through healthy, fertile animals. She tells Sam Thom about the importance of adopting a systematic approach to investigating high barren rates, of routine fertility visits from a vet, of testing of abortions as part of herd health monitoring and of isolating any animals that have aborted. When the value of an ordinary suckler calf exceeds £650 (pedigree suckler calves can reach well into £1,000s), it makes sense to invest time and effort in fertility management. Listen to Helen Carty explain the issue in the podcast. http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/mp3/podcastabortion.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:28:04 +0100 noLivestock farmers make their money out of a regular turnover of healthy and productive calves, so good management of fertility is absolutely crucial. Vet Helen Carty, based at the veterinary disease surveillance centre, Ayr, has a checklist of advice to oLivestock farmers make their money out of a regular turnover of healthy and productive calves, so good management of fertility is absolutely crucial. Vet Helen Carty, based at the veterinary disease surveillance centre, Ayr, has a checklist of advice to offer farmers of suckler and dairy herds to help them maximise profit through healthy, fertile animals. She tells Sam Thom about the importance of adopting a systematic approach to investigating high barren rates, of routine fertility visits from a vet, of testing of abortions as part of herd health monitoring and of isolating any animals that have aborted. When the value of an ordinary suckler calf exceeds £650 (pedigree suckler calves can reach well into £1,000s), it makes sense to invest time and effort in fertility management. Listen to Helen Carty explain the issue in the podcast.Farmers,Guardian,cattle,sheep,animal,health,animal,disease,animal,wellbeing Scotland’s poor winter climate means farmers often have to house their cattle in farm sheds for anything between three and six months. This can put them at risk from a range of diseases which can have significant impacts on welfare and production. In this podcast, SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer David Gibson offers six key points of advice, all of which are based on good management decisions and forward planning. http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/mp3/housingdisease.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:27:47 +0100 noScotland’s poor winter climate means farmers often have to house their cattle in farm sheds for anything between three and six months. This can put them at risk from a range of diseases which can have significant impacts on welfare and production. In thisScotland’s poor winter climate means farmers often have to house their cattle in farm sheds for anything between three and six months. This can put them at risk from a range of diseases which can have significant impacts on welfare and production. In this podcast, SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer David Gibson offers six key points of advice, all of which are based on good management decisions and forward planning.Farmers,Guardian,cattle,sheep,animal,health,animal,disease,animal,wellbeing Pre-tupping Issues. This is the first of 6 podcasts to be published on the SAC website, in the week following its publication in the Farmers Guardian. Discussing body condition score, trace elements, vaccinations and treatments and tups. Sam Thom interviews David Gibson, veterinary investigation officer, at the Disease Surveillance Centre, Perth. http://www.sac.ac.uk/mainrep/mp3/1pretupping.mp3 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:27:25 +0100 noPre-tupping Issues. This is the first of 6 podcasts to be published on the SAC website, in the week following its publication in the Farmers Guardian. Discussing body condition score, trace elements, vaccinations and treatments and tups. Sam Thom interviePre-tupping Issues. This is the first of 6 podcasts to be published on the SAC website, in the week following its publication in the Farmers Guardian. Discussing body condition score, trace elements, vaccinations and treatments and tups. Sam Thom interviews David Gibson, veterinary investigation officer, at the Disease Surveillance Centre, Perth.Farmers,Guardian,cattle,sheep,animal,health,animal,disease,animal,wellbeing nonadult