Ridgeway Research

Want to learn more about the parasites infecting your horses? Ridgeway Research is holding an equine worms and eggs training day. If you are interested, read more on our website! #parasites #horse #equine Link: ridgewayresearch.co.uk/equine-worms-e…

We are delighted to welcome the diary cows for our upcoming study. 🐄 #Dairy #Cow 🐮 #Ridgeway Research #Milk

We can combat #antimicrobialresistance in different ways and prevent it from developing or spreading further. Guidance from the @WHO advises people to only use antimicrobials when necessary, use specific treatments, and make sure treatment is completed.💊 #antibiotics

Antimicrobial #resistance is one of the biggest problems facing human and animal health. So how do we combat it? Where do new antimicrobials come from? Read more on our website. #antibioticresistance #anthelminticresistance

#Cattle were some of the earliest domesticated animals. Genetic and archaeological records show that this started around 10,500 years ago. 🐄🐃 Read more about cattle #domestication and how it changed life for early humans.

Each year we take on a university #student to work with us in their #sandwichyear. As we come to the end of an academic year we say goodbye to our university student 🎓 Read about our current student's experiences and what advice she’d give to other students in her position.

Haemonchus contortus aka barber’s pole worms are #parasites of #sheep and #goats. These blood-sucking worms live in the abomasum of their host and can produce thousands of eggs a day. Interested in learning more❓ Read this week’s article on our website.

Help prevent the spread of #ASF by: •Following strict #biosecurity measures on-farm •Never feeding pigs kitchen waste •Following import laws for #pork products •Keeping #wildboar away from domestic pigs •Knowing the signs of ASF

#AfricanSwineFever is a highly contagious #viraldisease which made headlines as infection in commercial #pigs in Germany was confirmed recently. 🐷 So how can we help to prevent the spread of #ASF and what might happen if it reaches the #UK? Read more on our website.

#OneHealth means treating #animal health, human health and #environmental health as an interconnected whole. With zoonotic diseases a persistent threat, this approach has never been more important. Read more about One Health on our website.

What are Fast- and Slow-Growing #Broilers?🐔 Fast-growing broilers are able to grow to slaughter weight (2.5kg) in 35 days. This means they put on at least 50g per day. In contrast, slow-growing broilers put on less than 50g a day, and are usually slaughtered around 60 days.

#marksandspencer has become the first UK retailer to remove all fast-growing broiler chickens from their shelves.🐔 So what’s the difference between fast and slow-growing chicken and why can it be a welfare issue? Read to find out! #BetterChicken #animalwelfare

So how does in ovo #vaccination actually work? The equipment pierces a small hole in the egg and injects the vaccine into the developing chick or the amniotic sac. The chick’s immune system reacts and the chick hatches with #immunity. Read the full story on our website! #poultry

#Vaccination can be a good way to prevent specific diseases in #poultry. One method in #chickens is in ovo vaccination. This is when vaccines are injected into the egg before it hatches, giving the chick early immunity. 🐤 Read about how it works on our website!

This year our MD, Maggie Fisher, will be presenting at the International Conference of the World Association of Veterinary Parasitology. She has been a member of the #WAAVP Executive Committee and will be presenting an overview of WAAVP guidelines. Read more on our website

#FleaTreatment: 1. Vets can provide advice on the best #fleaproducts that work for your pet. 2.Clean bedding regularly and groom your pets. 3. If there are fleas in your house, use steam treatments, soap and water, and chemical insecticides. Read our article to find out more❗

#Fleas are small, flightless #insects that attack animals and people, particularly at this time of year with warm summer days. Whilst fleas are found everywhere in the world, some species are more of a pest than others. ❗Read more on our website❗ #bubonicplague

How a #disease moves around influences the measures needed to control it. Here are some basic ways to minimize the spread of disease on a farm: - Wash hands regularly - Disinfect clothes/equipment - Know the health status of any #livestock you buy - Vaccinate stock when necessary

#Biosecurity is a vital part of agriculture. Proper biosecurity not only protects the animals and crops on your #farm, but also staff and visitors. 👨‍🌾👨‍👨‍👦 ❗Read our article to find out how #disease spreads and how you can implement biosecurity measures.

Working #dogs and pets alike can carry some unpleasant #livestockParasites. Farmers and dog owners must be aware of these risks to their animals 🐶🐑 Read our article on the main livestock parasites that dogs can carry and what you should do to help prevent infection❗