UK, June 1, 2018 – Death in domestic rabbits due to the viral disease, myxomatosis is a common occurrence every year and yet pet owners are often left ignorant to the fatal condition and how to protect their beloved pets against it. Veterinary surgeon and technical manager for MSD Animal Health, John Helps, warns rabbit […]
UK, May 10, 2018 – For many pet owners, the risk of fleas is a worry and the idea of a flea infestation in the home is a nightmare. Infestations can take weeks or months to control, and when fleas infiltrate the home, they seek out warmth by burying into bedding and carpets. Steps can […]
MILTON KEYNES, UK, 10 May 2018 – Sheep farmers from across the north of England are now better able to stamp out flock foot problems after completing a practical workshop on reducing lameness issues. Held at the Great Yorkshire Showground (3 May 2018) as part of the MSD Animal Health Project LAMB initiative, the event […]
UK, April 11, 2018 – Pet owners need to be aware of all the health risks before travelling with their four-legged friends abroad, one expert has warned. More and more Britons are choosing to take their dogs and cats with them on holiday and doing so means they don’t have to feel sad, guilty or […]
MILTON KEYNES, UK, March 5, 2018 – Scotland and northern counties of England have become ‘hotspots’ for lungworm disease in grazing cattle, according to recent research from the University of Liverpool. “Traditionally, lungworm disease was most often diagnosed in the south west of England and the Midlands, but the latest diagnostic data – supported by […]
MILTON KEYNES, UK, 28 February 2018 – UK sheep producers can now access free flock management information, simple recording tools and ‘How to Vaccinate’ videos online as part of MSD Animal Health’s Project LAMB initiative. Hosted on the company’s notonmyfarm.co.uk information and social media hub, a farmer educational resource encouraging ruminant livestock producers to take a positive […]
UK, MILTON KEYNES, February 08, 2018 – Farmers are being urged to check their farm fridge temperature after new research conducted by MSD Animal Health found none of the fridges observed storing vaccines were able to maintain the correct internal temperature of between 2°C and 8°C. In addition, a subsequent survey of farmers showed that […]