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Looking for a farm animal resource?  You may find the resources below helpful:

Bovine Fertility

nadis.org.uk logo Abortion Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Beef Fertility - Heifers, Calving & Disease Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Beef Fertility - Synchronisation Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Beef Fertility - Targets and Benchmarking Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Bull Fertility Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Dairy Fertility - Anoestrus, Cysts and Delayed Ovulation Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Dairy Fertility - Basics of Reproduction Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Dairy Fertility - Heat Detection Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Dairy Fertility - Measuring Fertility Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Dairy Fertility - Missed Heats & Synchronisation Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
research.vet.upenn.edu logo Foetal Aging - Manual Criteria for determining foetal age by manual P.D. Thanks to University of Pennsylvania.
  How to do a bull breeding soundness examination. Recap on how to do a bull breeding examination and examine sperm.
research.vet.upenn.edu logo Oestrus Cycle (Bovine) Oestrus cycle, follicular waves, hormones and a pictorial guide to the ovaries during the cycle. Thanks to University of Pennsylvania.
research.vet.upenn.edu logo Pregnancy Diagnosis (Bovine) Information, including palpable structures. Thanks to University of Pennsylvania.
  Trouble shooting fertility problems in cattle Dealing with fertilty problems in dairy cattle. Thanks to Penn State Extension
nadis.org.uk logo Uterine Infections Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.

Bovine Lameness

research.vet.upenn.edu logo Anatomy of the Bovine Foot Diagrams and description of the anatomy of the bovine foot. Thanks to University of Pennsylvania.
cattle-lameness.org.uk logo Cattle Lameness Information Useful information on diagnosing foot lessions in cattle as well as information on prevention.
nadis.org.uk logo Cow Tracks Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Cubicle Comfort Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Digital Dermatitis - Causes, Treatment & Control Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Foot Bathing & Hygiene Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Foot Trimming Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
bva.co.uk logo Foot Trimming A series of refreshingly short videos on cattle foot trimming. Thanks to BVA's vets.tv.
nadis.org.uk logo Mobility Scoring Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Sole Ulcers - Causes, Treatment & Control Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo White Line Disease - Causes, Treatment & Control Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.

Bovine Medicine

nadis.org.uk logo Biosecurity in Cattle Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Bluetongue in Cattle and Sheep Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
  Building design to optimise health and welfare Good info on the best design for cattle housing, Thanks to Jamie Robertson
nadis.org.uk logo Calf Scour in Rearer Units Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo Calf Scour In Suckler Calves Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
mansonpublishing.com logo Cattle and Sheep Medicine Self Assessment Check your knowledge on aspects of clinical cattle and sheep medicine.
nadis.org.uk logo Clostridial Disease in Cattle Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
  Clostridial disease in cattle and sheep Clostridial disease in cattle and sheep summary, Thanks to Frank Malone
nadis.org.uk logo Coccidiosis in Cattle Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
  Coliform Mastitis Article on coliform mastitis. Thanks to Amy Nooyen, Dr. Peg Miller, and Purdue University.
eblex.org.uk logo Controlling worms and fluke An relatively detailed EBLEX guide on controlling worms and fluke in cattle. Thanks to EBLEX.
  Crypto in Calves Factsheet on Cryptosporidium and how to treat it. Thanks to Xcel Vets
cfsph.iastate.edu logo Disease Information Disease information covering information on the diseases, clinical signs, diagnosis and control - follow the link to select the required disease.
cfsph.iastate.edu logo Disease Transmission Routes - Beef A list of diseases affecting beef animals, listed by their transmission route.
cfsph.iastate.edu logo Disease Transmission Routes - Dairy A list of diseases affecting dairy cattle, listed by their transmission routes.
nadis.org.uk logo Diseases - Cattle A-Z of cattle diseases with clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment
  Electrolytes for dairy calves Thanks to Penn State.
  Endotoxemia in dairy cows. Document on endotoxemia, some great diagrams if you scroll down, Thanks to PH Anderson.
nadis.org.uk logo Eye Conditions in Cattle Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
nadis.org.uk logo How to recognise and control Liver Fluke in cattle Summary of liver fluke and available treatment. Thanks to NADIS
wikivet.net logo Information on displaced abomasums. DA inlcuding diagnosis and different treatment options. Thanks to WikiVet.
nadis.org.uk logo Johne's Disease Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
research.vet.upenn.edu logo Mastitis Pathogens Information on mastitis pathogens along with diagnosis and control. Thanks to University of Pennsylvania.
  Metabolic disease in Farm cattle. Part 1 JAMES ADAMS BVSc, MRCVS First of a two-part article, discusses clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment options for ketosis and fatty liver – two conditions affecting metabolism in cows
nadis.org.uk logo NADIS Disease trends and parasite forcasts for your area from the National Animal Disease Information Service (follow the link and select your region from the map on the right).
nadis.org.uk logo NADIS Bulletin: BVD Summary of BVD including costs. Thanks to NADIS

Bovine Nutrition

  DIY analysis of Silage Useful document on how to roughly analyse dry matter content and silage quality, would also be good to give to farmers. Thanks to Farming connect and the Welsh Goverment.
  Guide to Nutrition for heifers. Great guide to dairy nurtition, also useful resources for farmers on the webpage. Thanks to Penn State.

Exotic farm animals

ivis.org logo Camelid Anaesthesia Book: "Anesthetic Management in Camelids" by Mama K.R. - available via IVIS.
  Camelid teeth removal Description of how to diagnose and remove teeth in camelids. Thanks to ACVS
cfsph.iastate.edu logo Disease Information Disease information covering information on the diseases, clinical signs, diagnosis and control - follow the link to select the required disease.

Pigs

  Anthelmintics in Pigs Really useful guide to when,how and which product to use when worming pigs. Thanks to RUMA.
defra.gov.uk logo Common diseases in smallholder pigs Quick guide to smallholder and pet pig diseases. Thanks to the AHPA.
cfsph.iastate.edu logo CSF Video A 24 min American video covering a case of sick pigs with possible CSF, with some differentials and necropsy findings.
cfsph.iastate.edu logo Disease Information Disease information covering information on the diseases, clinical signs, diagnosis and control - follow the link to select the required disease.
nadis.org.uk logo NADIS Disease trends and parasite forcasts for your area from the National Animal Disease Information Service (follow the link and select your region from the map on the right).
nadis.org.uk logo Pig Diseases A-Z of pig diseases with clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment.
thepigsite.com logo The Pig Site

Sheep

nadis.org.uk logo Abortion in Ewes Thanks to NADIS for this useful article on abortion in ewes.
nadis.org.uk logo Bluetongue in Cattle and Sheep Although intended for farmers this short article from NADIS is also useful for vets.
  Clostridial disease in cattle and sheep Clostridial disease in cattle and sheep summary, Thanks to Frank Malone
nadis.org.uk logo Coccidiosis in Lambs Thanks to NADIS for this useful article on coccidiosis in lambs.
cfsph.iastate.edu logo Disease Information Disease information covering information on the diseases, clinical signs, diagnosis and control - follow the link to select the required disease.
nadis.org.uk logo Eye Diseases in Sheep Thanks to NADIS for this useful article on eye problems in sheep.
nadis.org.uk logo GIT nematode infestations in sheep Which nematodes you should watch out for in sheep. Thanks to NADIS
nadis.org.uk logo Lambing - Fostering, Docking and Castration Part six of the useful NADIS module covering all aspects of lambing.
nadis.org.uk logo Lambing - Neonatal Diseases Part five of the useful NADIS module covering all aspects of lambing.
nadis.org.uk logo Lambing - Newborn Lambs Part four of the useful NADIS module covering all aspects of lambing.
nadis.org.uk logo Lambing - Problems Part two of the useful NADIS module covering all aspects of lambing.
nadis.org.uk logo Lambing - Prolapses Part three of the useful NADIS module covering all aspects of lambing.
nadis.org.uk logo Lambing - The Basics Part one of the useful NADIS module covering all aspects of lambing.
nadis.org.uk logo Lameness Control in Ewes Treatment and control of common foot conditions. Thanks to NADIS.
nadis.org.uk logo NADIS Disease trends and parasite forcasts for your area from the National Animal Disease Information Service (follow the link and select your region from the map on the right).
  Polioencephalomalaci/ Cerebrocortical Necrosis Short article on PME/Cerebrocortical Necrosis. Thanks to Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.
nadis.org.uk logo Sheep Diseases A-Z of sheep diseases with clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment.

Other useful links (Farm animal)

fwi.co.uk logo Farmers Weekly
  In Practice FREE access to In Practice online for all BVA members - simply follow the link to sign in.
defra.gov.uk logo Notifiable Diseases Guide to notifiable diseases, great for the essential skills module of OV training. Thanks to AHPA.
pasturetoprofit.co.uk logo Pasture to Profit
ivis.org logo Poisonous Plants A guide to poisonous plants, often giving a description, the mode of toxicity and the treatment. Taken from "A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America", Knight A.P. and Walter R.G - available thanks to IVIS
thebeefsite.com logo The Beef Site
thecattlesite.com logo The Cattle Site
thedairysite.com logo The Dairy Site
vetformulary.com logo Vet Formulary An extremely useful formulary of drugs and their recommended doses. Especially useful for exotic species.
veterinarybusinessbriefing.com logo Veterinary Business Briefing Access useful information and resources on a range of practice management issues. Plus VetGrad members can get full access, free for 3 months.
veterinarybusinessvideoshow.com logo Veterinary Business Video Show Short videos providing news and information on a range of veterinary business topics.
  Veterinary Record FREE access to Veterinary Record online for all BVA members, simply follow the link to sign in.

Goats

bva-awf.org.uk logo BVA AWF BVA Animal Welfare. The resources section contains useful advice on handling a range of small furries as well as owner orientated leaflets on keeping fish, goats, ferrets and choosing puppies.
cfsph.iastate.edu logo Disease Information Disease information covering information on the diseases, clinical signs, diagnosis and control - follow the link to select the required disease.
allgoats.com logo Goat Health from BGS Some owner orientated advice on topics of Goat Health from the British Goat Society.

Societies and associations (Farm animal)

bcva.eu logo BCVA
allgoats.com logo British Goat Society
pigvetsoc.org.uk logo Pig Veterinary Society
sheepvetsoc.org.uk logo Sheep Veterinary Society
goatvetsoc.co.uk logo The Goat Veterinary Society Producers of a handy DVD on disbudding kids, please email Nick through their website to obtain a copy for just £10.
vets4bvu.org logo Vets4BVU A developing union for vets, the British Veterinary Union (BVU).
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