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Descriptive analysis of national bovine viral diarrhoea test data in England (2016–2023)

N.S. Prosser, E.M. Hill, L. Gow, M. Cavallaro, M.J. Tildesley, M.J. Keeling, J. Kaler, E. Ferguson, M.J. Green | Veterinary Record | May 2025
The aim of this study was to analyse test data submitted to BVDFree England between 2016-2023, to assess changes in the prevalence of bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) in participating herds, and farmer engagement with the scheme…

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Analysis of cattle foot lesions recorded at trimming in the Southwest of England

Britten, N., Blackie, N., Reader, J., Booth, R.E., and Mahendran, S.A. | Animals | March 2025
The aim of this study was to assess the relative prevalence of foot lesions in both beef and dairy cattle based on foot inspection records…

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Outcomes of 584 cattle caesarean sections performed in a UK first opinion practice

Giles, L., Bainm C. and Nabb, E. | Veterinary Record | December 2024
The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate cattle caesarean sections performed at a first opinion veterinary practice, to increase the evidence base available for benchmarking, and to identify risk factors for dam and/or calf mortality…