As part of broader actions to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), health authorities have
promoted the reduction of antimicrobial use (AMU) in food animals. Farmers’ attitudes and …

Parturition is a painful event experienced by cows at the onset of lactation. This pain could
lead to a reduced feed intake, altered metabolic and immunological status, and a host of other …

Background The first objective of this study was to investigate the public perceptions of
private water and alternative sources with respect to safety, quality, testing and treatment in …

Providing optimal calf care remains a challenge on many dairy farms and has important
implications for the future health, welfare, and productivity of male and female calves. Recent …

The aim of this study was to describe the factors that influence dairy cattle veterinarians
antimicrobial prescribing, their attitudes toward reducing antimicrobial use (AMU) in the dairy …

The development of novel antimicrobial technologies for the food industry represents an
important strategy to improve food safety. Antimicrobial photodynamic disinfection (aPDD) is a …

Improving health and welfare outcomes for replacement and surplus dairy calves is important
for the sustainability of the dairy industry. Dairy farmers and veterinarians hold expertise in …

This study used realistic evaluation to determine how, and in which circumstances, providing
dairy farmers with benchmarked data on their calves can motivate improved colostrum …

Free-roaming cats present a multidisciplinary challenge for wildlife conservation and feline
welfare. Veterinary professionals are critical stake-holders in the issue of free-roaming cats, …

Simple Summary Tail docking and castration in lambs are common husbandry practices, both
of which cause pain and discomfort, for which many industries recommend or require pain …