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Fighting against Rift Valley fever

Rift Valley fever is a viral disease endemic to Africa that is found on animals and spread via biting mosquitoes. The threat of Rift Valley fever is on the rise and has recently been added to the World Health Organisation priority list. Health control mea

Fly Control is Important for Cattle Herds Over the Summer

Biting flies on cattle at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna, Florida. ( Tyler Jones, University of Florida Extension )

Project to use AI to detect early-stages of major cattle disease

A new project is to investigate early disease diagnosis in dairy calves using artificial intelligence methods.

Bovine genetics: The startling diversity of Buša cattle

In a study of the genetic structure and population dynamics of a unique breed of cattle that is indigenous to Southeastern Europe, researchers have discovered a remarkable degree of genetic variation.

Sheep disease toxin shines a light on multiple sclerosis

Published Wednesday 25 April 2018 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier