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There has been a confirmed sighting of the Asian hornet in the Tetbury area of Gloucestershire

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he National Bee Unit has confirmed a sighting of the Asian hornet in the Tetbury area of Gloucestershire – the first time the hornet has been discovered in the UK. The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health than a bee. However, they do pose a risk to honey bees.

Work to identify, destroy and remove any nests is already underway, which includes: setting up a 3 mile surveillance zone around Tetbury opening a local control centre to coordinate the response deploying bee inspectors across the area who will use infrared cameras and traps to locate any nests readying nest disposal experts who will use pesticides to kill the hornets and destroy any nests Nicola Spence, Defra Deputy Director for Plant and Bee Health, said: We have been anticipating the arrival

of the Asian hornet for some years and have a well-established protocol in place to eradicate them and control any potential spread.

It is important to remember they pose no greater risk to human health than a bee, though we recognise the damage they can cause to honey bee colonies. That’s why we are taking swift and robust action to identify and destroy any nests.

We remain vigilant across the country, working closely with the National Bee Unit and their nationwide network of bee inspectors.

A local control centre will be opened tomorrow near Tetbury and bee inspectors from around England will be closely monitoring a three mile radius around the initial sighting.

They will be supported by nest disposal experts who will use an approved pesticide to destroy any hornets and remove any nests.

establish how it arrived in the UK. The hornet arrived in France in 2004 and is now common across large areas of Europe. It was discovered for the first time in Jersey and Alderney this summer. It is believed the species will not be able survive in the north of the UK due to colder winters.

The hornet found in Tetbury is currently undergoing DNA testing at the National Bee Unit in North Yorkshire to help

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The Importance of Sprayer Testing Everyone will agree that accurate application of pesticides is not only desirable but essential whether for the environment, the consumer or the grower

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ccurate and targeted use of pesticides is all part of modern agriculture. That’s why back in the mid 90’s the Chemical Application members of the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) devised a test for application machinery to make sure it was working as intended. In the early years of 2000 this test became the National Sprayer Testing Scheme as one of the main pillars of the Voluntary Initiative. NSTS now tests around 16,500 machines annually with the test also satisfying the requirements of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD), which requires that all pesticide application equipment, sprayers, slug pellet applicators, granular applicators etc., need to be tested by 26th November 2016 and at regular intervals thereafter.

NSTS is an accepted part of arable agriculture and requirement of the major crop assurance schemes and supermarket protocols, requiring that farmers and growers have their sprayers inspected

annually. This requirement continues with one of the annual tests satisfying the SUD requirements.

tested machines. This information is available to Crop Assurance Certification Bodies and others for verification purposes.

The NSTS is available through a network of test centres who have qualified examiners available to inspect and confirm the equipment is of the standard required. The test is usually carried out at the machine owner’s premises and at a mutually agreed time. The examiner will charge for the inspection, the cost is commercial at the point of use. Additionally machine owners are free to use their nearest or preferred test centre. The operator or owner of the machine can prepare the sprayer for the test using a test sheet available from the NSTS website. Owners and operators are encouraged to take part in the test and will receive three NRoSO points for doing so.

With the continued threat of more pesticides being lost, now is the time to contribute to accurate and targeted application procedures, NSTS testing helps achieve that. Having a NSTS test will also satisfy the Sustainable Use Directive which requires all sprayers to be tested by 26th November 2016. Find out more by visiting the NSTS website www.nsts.org.uk Duncan Russell NSTS Manager October 2016

As confirmation of the result of the test the examiner will apply a pass sticker to the machine and a copy of the test report form will be sent to the owner. Other copies are returned to NSTS Administration where the information is retained on a database of all

New Holland Agriculture announces the agreement on the acquisition of Kongskilde Agriculture New Holland Agriculture will expand its wide offering with new implement product lines as a result of CNH Industrial’s agreement to acquire the agricultural Grass and Soil business of Kongskilde Industries, part of the Danish Group Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab (DLG A.m.b.A.). This business develops, manufactures and sells solutions for agricultural applications in the Tillage, Seeding and Hay & Forage segments under various brands, including Kongskilde, Överum and JF. Kongskilde will continue to operate through its current sales organization and its dealer and importer network ensuring continuity in its customers’ support.

Major extension of the New Holland Agriculture product offering This acquisition will create a major extension and enhancement of New Holland’s offering with the addition of a key product portfolio.

New Holland has a long history of leadership in the hay tools which dates back to 1940, when it made a major breakthrough in hay harvesting with the introduction of the first self-tying automatic pick-up baler to the American farmers. Throughout the years it has been motivated by its forward-thinking commitment to respond to its customers’ requirements and has developed a complete product offering of hay equipment for cutting, tedding, raking, baling and stacking. Today New Holland is a Global leading brand and an industry-leader in North America in the hay tools and agricultural equipment markets.

The agreement is an important element in New Holland’s strategy to provide customers around the world with innovative and complete solutions to their farming needs by adding tillage and seeding equipment to its product portfolio and extending its hay and forage offering. New Holland will leverage its worldwide strength in the agricultural industry and the expertise of the Kongskilde Grass and Soil organisation and dealer network to grow the brand and its business.

APAC and NAFTA regions. The transaction is subject to various closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

“The acquisition of the Tillage, Seeding and Hay and Forage activities of Kongskilde adds a key product range that will further broaden New Holland Agriculture’s product offering within the agricultural machinery sector. In the meantime the Kongskilde dealer and importer network will remain the reference point for their customers. This agreement will provide growth opportunities and create a strong platform to develop the Kongskilde business and its brands and we will also gradually integrate their products in the New Holland portfolio”, said Carlo Lambro, Brand President of New Holland Agriculture.

New Holland Agriculture's reputation is built on the success of our customers, cash crop producers, livestock farmers, contractors, vineyards, or groundscare professionals. They can count on the widest offering of innovative products and services: a full line of equipment, from tractors to harvesting, material handling equipment, complemented by tailored financial services from a specialist in agriculture. A highly professional global dealer network and New Holland’s commitment to excellence guarantees the ultimate customer experience for every customer. For more information on New Holland visit www.newholland.com

Transfer of Tillage, Seeding and Hay and Forage assets

New Holland Agriculture is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) a global leader in the capital goods sector with established industrial experience, a wide range of products and a worldwide presence. More information about CNH Industrial can be found online at www.cnhindustrial.com

The acquisition comprises a transfer of assets related to the Tillage, Seeding and Hay & Forage activities of Kongskilde Industries.

The manufacturing footprint of this business includes two plants in Europe, located in Poland and Sweden, and other facilities in the EMEA,

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“We are proud to welcome the well-established products and brands of Kongskilde, Överum and JF into the CNH Industrial Group. It is our intention to build upon these proud heritages and significantly increase their market access as part of our worldwide distribution network,” commented Richard Tobin, CEO of CNH Industrial.

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How #Glyphosate works for us all The withdrawal of approval for glyphosate would entail serious consequences for farmers and our environment

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Returning to mechanical weed control would impact on lapwing, partridge and skylark nests destroying eggs and young chicks

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Using glyphosate allows conservation tillage which protects soils. There are 53% more earthworms in no plough systems of cultivation

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25% increase in arable crop GHG emissions if glyphosate were no longer available

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Losing glyphosate would mean 546,000 hectares more land would be needed to grow the same amount of food

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Animal Health

Welfair Issues For Sheep The main welfare issues affecting sheep are from mutilations, lameness, transport and illness caused by disease.

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he health problems of sheep are largely treatable or avoidable with good grazing, breeding and stockmanship.

Mutilations

Lambs are routinely subjected to painful mutilations. The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) states that castration and tail docking of lambs “should not be undertaken without strong justification".

Castration Many male lambs are castrated to prevent breeding, aid fattening and reduce aggression. Lambs are usually castrated by applying a tight ring, clamp or surgery. This is normally done without anaesthetic.

Tail docking It is common for lambs to have their tails docked. This is partly to prevent the accumulation of faeces around the tail and reduce lesions and infections from flies.

However, evidence shows that tail-docking is not necessary to maintain the health and welfare of lambs. Tail-docking is carried out with a knife, hot iron or tight ring around the tail.

usually with no anaesthetic. Mulesing is often performed on Merino woolproducing sheep in Australia to reduce the incidence of flystrike – lesions and infections caused by blowflies. Anaesthetics and anti-inflammatories would significantly reduce pain while closer inspections of flocks, use of chemicals and breeding could reduce the use of mulesing altogether.

Through voluntary industry agreements, mulesing has been largely phased out in New Zealand and progress is also being made towards phasing out the practice in Australia.

Ewes and lambing Many ewes die during winter and spring because of poor body reserves to cope with winter and inadequate grazing. Many lambs are aborted or stillborn or die through disease, exposure and starvation.

Multiple births are common in many modern sheep breeds and often result in problems for the ewe during delivery and produce more vulnerable lambs. In the UK, as many as 15% of lambs do not survive.

Transport

Mulesing

Sheep being loaded onto a ship for transportation, Australia

Mulesing is the surgical removal of sections of skin from around the tail of a sheep,

Sheep being loaded onto a ship for transportation, Australia. Australia exports

millions of sheep every year.

Live sheep and lambs are frequently transported on long journeys around the world. For example, each year, around 1.5 million sheep and lambs as young as four weeks old, are sent to Italy for slaughter from Hungary, Romania, Poland and Spain.

On EU journeys legislation is frequently ignored with animals not given the rest, food and water required. Sheep are regularly transported in overcrowded trucks with insufficient headroom. In hot weather overcrowding can contribute to poor ventilation and sheep are often unable to access or use drinking devices.

Trailing Piglet Transport from Germany to Spain Last weekend, Animals‘ Angels trailed a truck transporting early-weaned piglets from Germany to Spain.

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he carrier violated the mandatory transport and resting times for pigs and for this he could be prosecuted.

But what is most terrible is actually the fact that it is at all possible to carry out such transports inside the EU – which recognizes animals as sentient beings.

Germany to be then freighted to Spain in a five-deck truck.

The baby piglets are just three to four weeks old. Under natural conditions, their mother would unwean them at the earliest at the age of 13 to 17 weeks. If at all, they weight no more than 10 kg. They are gathered up in many different stables in

The piglets are slaughtered 24 hours after their arrival to Spain. We stay on-site, feel helpless and light candles for the little ones.

On Monday morning we talk to the owner of the slaughterhouse. As there are plenty

During transport, Max, Jörn and the other 2.000 piglets scream constantly. It is crowded inside the truck and partly they lie on top of each other. Hot air and a penetrating smell of ammonia flows out of the vehicle. It is impossible to properly care for the animals during transport.

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of pig farms around the slaughterhouse and in the adjoining regions, we ask him about the necessity of such transports. Why do the piglets have to come from Germany?

His answer: that’s simply business.

These transports are a pathetic display for the European Union, which, by treating animals as goods, fails to meet its own requirements: to recognize animals as sentient beings. We will take steps against the carrier in this case. And we will advocate the EU commission, the parliament and the member states to stop long distance transport.

Animax Veterinary technology

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Three of the most important trace elements for sheep can now be delivered in a single bolus thanks to a new product developed by leading UK bolus technology company, Animax Ltd. Tracesure 3-in-1 Sheep & Lamb is the latest addition to Animax’s range of boluses.

The company’s veterinary director, Dr Elizabeth Berry, says the product is not only suitable for maintaining normal health, vitality and fertility of adult sheep and rams but can be used on replacement ewe lambs or ram lambs.

“Cobalt, selenium and iodine can be given in this combined bolus which has 185mg of cobalt, 100mg of selenium and 660mg of iodine, higher levels than any other bolus on the market!’’ Dr Berry explains.

The need for supplementation because of lack of these elements in the diet can be common and necessary with variables including soil type, level of rainfall, grass varieties, forage type and grassland management.

Dr Berry says pregnant and growing sheep have a higher need for these trace elements. “They may not obtain enough from their normal diet,’’ she warns.

“Tracesure 3-in-1 Sheep & Lamb contains optimum amounts to cover demands during growth, pregnancy and lactation and will provide these for a period of approximately six months.’’

At Troedyrharn, Brecon, fat lamb producer Rob Stephens says the benefits of the bolus is visual and important for flock condition – it is that daily release; he can see the advantages by looking at his flock.

There is also the added advantage that 4g of copper oxide is contained in Tracesure Sheep Traffic Lights, a separate capsule for supplementation in cases of low copper in the diet.

He fattens 1500 store lambs annually. “We buy lean lambs but we don’t quite know their history so we bolus them, it does a phenomenal job.’’

The newly-launched Tracesure 3-in-1 Sheep & Lamb is generating strong sales.

Dr Berry says in addition to optimum trace element supplementation, labour efficiency is a key attraction.

He boluses ewes at tupping and at scanning, with the benefit of the application at scanning passing to lambs in the womb and later, through their mother’s milk.

“One bolus, utilising Animax’s unique leaching bolus technology, does the job.’’

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Animal Health

Factory farming threatens our health, producing lower quality, less healthy food and encouraging the growth of infectious pathogens.

It’s not just farm animals that suffer from factory farming – our health is also put at risk. The provenance of our meat and dairy products can affect their quality and nutritional values. And with their focus on high numbers and confined spaces, factory farms can be the perfect breeding grounds for infectious zoonotic* diseases.

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Some factory farmed products have been shown to be less nutritious.

Recent studies1 have shown that meat from intensively farmed animals can have lower levels of beneficial omega-3 and a less favourable ratio of omega-6 to omega-3. An inadequate intake of omega-3 and an unbalanced ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 have been linked with cardiovascular disease and certain cancers2. A recent Compassion in World Farming report shows that extensively farmed animal products often contain higher levels of antioxidants, iron and lower levels of fat3. The rise of factory farming and ‘cheap’ meat has also led to significant overconsumption problems in many countries around the world; heavy red and processed meat consumption has been linked to a number of serious health-related conditions, including obesity, diabetes and cancer.

Heavy red meat consumption can increase the risk of some cancers developing by as much as 43%.

Food-borne illnesses

potentially serving as a ‘bridge population’ that could transfer infections from animals to the wider public.

The conditions on a typical factory farm – where animals are forced to live in close proximity to one another in cramped spaces – facilitate the spread of bacterial pathogens such as E. coli and Salmonella.

These can cause gastroenteritis in humans and, in extreme cases, death.

Fifty years ago, a US farmer who raised pigs or chickens might be exposed to several dozen animals for less than an hour a day. Today’s confinement facility worker is often exposed to thousands of pigs or tens of thousands of chickens for eight or more hours each day.

A large-scale UK survey found that battery-cage farms are six times more likely than non-cage farms to be infected with the strain of salmonella most commonly associated with food poisoning.

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Veterinary Record (2010)5 Animals and workers crammed together Cramming animals together in their hundreds or even thousands creates the perfect conditions for diseases to be transmitted and even to mutate into more dangerous strains (Pew Commission, 20086). Farm workers can play a role too; according to an article in Environmental Health Perspectives (20097), industrial farm workers are a key risk for zoonotic infection as a result of their ‘routine and intensive exposure’ to the farm animals,

Antibiotics overload Antibiotics can form an important part of good animal husbandry, preventing sick animals from suffering. However, there is an extreme overuse of these drugs in many factory farms9. Antibiotics are often fed to factory-farmed animals to offset the disease risks posed by overcrowding – this is carried out regardless of whether the animal is infected or not. In some countries, antibiotics are even used to promote growth**. The rampant use of antibiotics in farm animals may well be harming us, driving the development of drug-resistant bacteria, which can reduce our ability to recover from a wide range of food-borne illnesses and diseases1.

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Animal Health

Farming Minister George Eustice announces new measures to tackle devastating disease Further measures to tackle bovine TB in England were announced today as part of the government’s 25year strategy to eradicate the disease and protect the livelihoods of dairy and beef farmers.

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ovine TB costs taxpayers over £100 million every year and England has the highest incidence of the disease in Europe.

In 2015 alone over 28,000 cattle had to be slaughtered in England to control the disease, causing devastation and distress for farmers and rural communities, where herds have often been built up on family farms over many generations.

The government’s strategy includes tighter cattle measures, improved biosecurity and badger control in areas where the disease is rife. Advice from the Chief Veterinary Officer makes clear that dealing with the disease in both cattle and badgers is essential to tackle the disease effectively. This strategy is already delivering results: we are on track to achieve TB freedom to more than half of the country by 2020—the first time anywhere in England will have this status.

New measures outlined today include: Seven additional licences for badger control measures covering parts of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset, with operations now underway.

A consultation on introducing further

cattle measures including more sensitive tests for TB-affected herds in the High Risk Area, and increased surveillance testing for herds in the Edge Area.

A call for views on a more risk-based approach to TB testing of cattle herds in the High Risk Area.

New farm advice packs to help farmers affected by bovine TB to improve the effectiveness of biosecurity measures on their farm.

An updated online tool mapping the location of bovine TB incidents over the last five years to allow farmers to make informed decisions when buying livestock.

A consultation on introducing further measures for controlling TB in nonbovine animals.

Farming Minister George Eustice said: Our comprehensive strategy to eradicate bovine TB in England is delivering results, with more than half the country on track to be free of the disease by the end of this Parliament.

Bovine TB has a devastating impact on farms, which is why we are taking strong action to eradicate the disease, including tighter cattle controls, improved biosecurity and badger control measures in areas where the disease is rife.

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The veterinary advice and the experience of other countries is clear—we will not be able to eradicate this disease unless we also tackle the reservoir of the disease in the badger population as well as cattle.

Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens said: Action to prevent infection of cattle from significant reservoirs of TB infection in local badger populations is an essential part of the government’s 25-year strategy to eradicate bovine TB in England.

Proactive badger control is currently the best available option and the licensing of further areas is necessary to realise disease control benefits at regional rather than at local levels.

In 2015 badger control operations in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Dorset were all successful in meeting their targets, and the government announced in December that it wanted to see badger control over a wider number of areas in 2016.

As part of its long-term strategy to eradicate bovine TB, the government has already introduced tougher movement controls and more frequent testing, as well as working with farmers, vets and others to improve biosecurity on farm and when trading.

Animal Health

Pigs - key welfare issues

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ey concerns for the welfare of pigs:

Tail docking – removal of part of the pigs’ tail in order to reduce the risk of tail biting in older pigs. Tail biting is painful and can lead to serious injury. It can be a symptom of physical or mental stress.

Teeth reduction - the sharp ends of the needle teeth are removed on some piglets to reduce damage to the sows’ teats during suckling and to other piglets.

Castration (male piglets) - is carried out mainly to reduce the risk of ‘boar taint’ in the meat. Castration is uncommon in the UK, although the majority of male

piglets in Europe are still castrated, many without anaesthetic/pain relief.

Sow stalls - cause severe welfare problems as the sow is unable to turn around, take more than one or two steps forward or backward, and most have no access to bedding throughout the majority of their pregnancy. Sow stalls have been banned in the EU since January 2013, although their use is allowed for up to four weeks after mating. They have been completely banned in the UK since 1999.

Sow in farrowing crate © Ron Kirkby/ RSPCA Photolibrary Farrowing crates - prevent the sow from turning around for up to five

weeks around the time of farrowing. Due to confinement and a lack of bedding material the sow can't build a nest, further frustrating her.

Nose ringing - carried out in outdoor sows to try to reduce rooting of the ground, which can lead to an increase in the death rates of piglets due to chilling. As well as pain when the ring is inserted and the stress of handling, nose rings work by causing discomfort and pain as the sow goes to root with her snout, causing her to stop.

FARM ANIMAL HEALTH

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y the year 2050, the world will need to double food production to feed a global population estimated to be 9.1 billion*. Meeting this need involves the cost-effective production of safe, high-quality animal protein.

There are several factors influencing the growing importance of livestock medicines and vaccines as a component of global food supply: Growth in the global population and increasing standards of living are increasing demand for improved nutrition, particularly animal protein Natural resource constraints, such as scarcity of arable land and fresh water and increased competition for cultivated land will restrict the resources available to meet this increased demand Heightened focus on food safety The productivity imperative Related to rapid population growth, it’s estimated that the need for milk, for example, will more than quadruple from 2003 demand levels by 2050**. But the additional land and water needed to produce more meat and milk will not double.

Producing double with less Thus, a key challenge for all players in the food ecosystem is how to meet the so-called “productivity imperative” – how to produce double with less.

By providing ways for farmers and

livestock producers to increase productivity, the animal health industry can help address this challenge.

Vaccines and medicines, feed additives, improved production practices and advanced techniques and devices – all of these assist producers with preventing diseases and optimizing the efficiency of feed-to-meat conversion and milk and egg yield. Or, put simply, reducing the amount of land and water that goes into the process of putting eggs, milk and meat on grocery store shelves.

Food safety Assuring a wholesome and sustainable global food supply with healthy livestock plays an important role in keeping the world’s population well-nourished and healthy. Essential to this are the use

of products that prevent diseases, treat sick animals and control disease outbreaks. Providers of these products must work responsibly to develop medicines for food-producing animals within stringent government guidelines; encourage responsible veterinary use of animal medicines; and support government efforts to monitor microbial and food safety as meat and dairy products enter the food supply. *Source: United Nations World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision Population Database; USDA World Markets Livestock and Poultry; Census Bureau Int Meat Consumption; FAO The State of Food and Agriculture Report **If all countries consume milk at developed world levels

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Animal Health

Increased threat of husk in adult cows and unprotected youngstock Outbreaks of husk (lungworm) in adult beef and dairy cattle, as well as youngstock, are likely to occur across the UK in the coming weeks and months

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ecent warm weather followed by rainfall have provided the perfect conditions for lungworm larvae to migrate from dung pats to grass. Sudden outbreaks could be severe and, if the early signs of infection are not identified quickly, significant production losses could occur, including death in the worst cases, warns Merial Animal Health’s Veterinary Adviser Sioned Timothy.

Whilst youngstock are traditionally thought to be more susceptible to lungworm infection and associated respiratory disease, there is an increasing trend for adult cattle to be affected. Immunity to lungworm is short-lived, and if natural boosting through low-level exposure to larvae does not occur, animals may be rendered susceptible to disease when the number of larvae present on the pasture increases. However, even immune animals can succumb to disease in the face of high larval challenge.

Losses of up to £137 per animal can be attributed to lungworm infections and include additional costs and loss of income resulting from reduced milk production, disposal of dead animals, reduced fertility, laboratory diagnosis and treatment costs1. Even after recovery, lung damage can leave animals susceptible to secondary infections and affect long term productivity.

“The problem for farmers, and vets, is that lungworm can be difficult to diagnose at an early stage and may not be spotted until a full-blown outbreak occurs,” says Ms Timothy.

“The initial signs of coughing can be confused with other respiratory diseases such as Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), particularly in older cattle, but it’s important not to overlook the risk of lungworm in cattle of all ages as delays in treatment can hit productivity hard. Severe outbreaks can even result in the loss of individual animals.”

A rapid loss of condition and sudden milk drop in lactating animals are often observed during the acute stages of disease. Animals have a deep harsh cough during activity which progresses to coughing at rest, with laboured

breathing. Severely affected cattle will typically stand with neck and head extended in the ‘air hunger’ position. Dairy cows may be observed resting more often and drinking and eating less than normal.

Lungworm should always be considered as a potential cause of coughing in cattle at grass. Farmers should not wait until the whole herd is unwell, but seek advice early in the course of disease to minimise the longer term impact.

Vaccinating youngstock and adult cows before spring turnout is an effective method of preventing clinical disease. However, this immunity may wane as the grazing season progresses resulting in late-summer outbreaks when animals experience a high challenge from infective pastures.

In young cattle, lungworm control will also be achieved through the use of strategic worming programmes implemented primarily to control gastro-intestinal parasites such as gutworm (Ostertagia ostertagii).

When using early-season parasite control with products such as Ivomec Classic (ivermectin) after turnout, additional treatments may also be needed later in the grazing season and farmers must remain alert for signs of disease.

“In adults a targeted approach is often used,

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with wormer treatments administered in response to the early signs of disease,” suggests Ms Timothy. “Vigilance is required for this approach to be effective and ensure cattle are treated before outbreaks of severe disease and associated lung damage occur.

“Cattle should be treated as soon as possible with a suitable anthelmintic, ideally one which has prolonged activity against reinfection to allow lungs time to recover.

It’s vital that the whole herd is treated as some infected animals will not show obvious clinical signs but will still suffer from impaired performance.”

Merial’s Ivomec® Classic (ivermectin) and Eprinex® (eprinomectin) wormers can be used as part of a programme for lungworm control and for treating outbreaks. The active ingredients prevent reinfection for up to 28 days after treatment.

Ivomec Classic injection or pour-on is suitable for use in youngstock and adult beef cattle while Eprinex has zero milk withhold and offers fast and effective control of lungworm in adult dairy cows.

In severe cases, farmers should consult their vet to discuss supportive treatment options to relieve pain, manage inflammation and treat any secondary infections.

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Ripon Farm Services

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sk anyone about the biggest asset that exists within the Ripon Farm Services organisation and they will tell you it's our people. People with the right, 'make it happen' attitude are the reason why our company has the reputation of being at the forefront of excellence in customer service. It's reflected both in the certified and qualified professionals who have worked with us for many years and have become part of farming life in our region. It even stems down to the new, enthusiastic apprentices who are just starting out on their careers, for they are the long term future.

At Ripon Farm Services, we have 38 fully qualified service engineers and technicians who are recognised in the industry with LTA-based accreditation that is a measure of their technical capabilities. They are amongst the best agricultural technicians in the country and they are focussed totally on providing our customers with servicing, maintenance and repairs to ensure their machine is kept in tip-top condition for maximum performance. Optimised performance

means better customer value, which in turn reflects in better customer profitability. Our company constantly invests in training to ensure that our technicians are kept up to date with new products, new technologies and improved efficiencies. We stand behind every franchise and every product that we sell from our branches. We provide a full and comprehensive programme of maintenance schedules because we are committed to our product and committed to our customer.

We realise that everyone has a preferred choice and even customers who have previously purchased a competitive brand will come back to us for service because they prefer what we have on offer. Our extensive Parts departments throughout our area of responsibility employs some 26 certified Parts Advisors, whose responsibility it is to manage and provide sufficient replacement components and consumables to meet customer demand.

This demand varies by season and by machine population, but be sure to be confident of the fact if for some reason

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we do not have an obscure part or item in our ÂŁ5m worth of stock on our shelves, we can normally access it overnight for delivery to our stores before breakfast next morning. So, in the event of a machine breakdown or component failure, in most cases we can get you going straight away or at the latest, next morning. This is the basis on which we have established our company reputation.

We aim to give every customer, the level of service that reflects the quality of machinery in which they have invested.

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Young Farmers Enjoy the Massey Ferguson Beauvais Experience

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s guests of Massey Ferguson for two days, delegates from the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC) and Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC), travelled to the Beauvais tractor plant to see a global agricultural machinery company in action, exchange ideas on future policy and visit French college farms.

“There is a big appetite for business skills among young farmers from England, Wales and Scotland and this trip was one of the most popular we have ever organised – with all the available places snapped up within 48 hours,” says Lynsey Martin, NFYFC vice chair of Council. agri-machinery-news-massey-ferguisonbeauvais-visit Delegates enjoyed a full factory tour taking in the machining and assembly areas at the main Beauvais site as well as cab production at Beauvais 2.

In his presentation Campbell Scott, Director Marketing Services and PR, shared Massey Ferguson’s vision and aspirations for farming and farm machinery manufacturing, and

talked about the vital role that marketing and branding plays in business.

In an open Question and Answer session, delegates were also able to speak with a panel of key MF senior staff including representatives from Sales and Marketing.

The following day, the party was hosted by the nearby L’ Institut Polytechnique LaSalle, a flagship institution for engineering focused on earth, life and environmental sciences, where delegates toured the facility’s livestock and arable farms.

Commenting, Peter Moss who led the SAYFC group said: “Our tour to the Massey Ferguson factory was really interesting and it was fantastic to see the detailed and precise process that is used to manufacture and test the tractors. Gaining an insight into its new range of products and the company’s continued support of UK young farmers showed us Massey Ferguson’s commitment

to the agriculture industry for the future.”

“It was a great pleasure to welcome the British young farmers to Massey Ferguson’s European Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing and Engineering,” adds Campbell Scott. “Youngsters like these are the future of successful agriculture and have a big job to do balancing the needs of a profitable business and a sustainable environment. The delegates’ thoughtful, intelligent approach combined with their clear passion for farming was exciting and energising to everyone who met them here at Beauvais.”

ZETOR Introduce Innovated PROXIMA Model Range

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Modernized engines and adjusted design are among new features of the new Zetor Proxima model range. The world premiere of the tractors took place in Poland at the opening of Zetor’s registered office.

Zetor’s Proxima range is from 80HP to 120 HP, and the company says it was subject to a number of innovations, which presents the chance for customers to choose from better tractors.

transmission with two-stage PowerShift.

Proxima HS has power from 80 to 120 HP and transmission with three-stage PowerShift and hydraulic reversation.

“Efectiveness is one of the basic pillars of the ZETOR brand. In the area of development, we put a great

zetor-prox-power-agrimachinery-news Three innovated models are available. The new Proxima CL is from 80 to 100 HP and basic mechanic PowerShuttle transmission with 12+12 gears.

It also includes a version with reduced speed transmission 20+4 or basic transmission 10+2.

Proxima GP offers power from 80–110 HP and mechanic PowerShuttle

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emphasis to offer to our customers as effective solution as possible. This helps them to save their time and money. According to the results of independent testing, this kind of engine offers fuel savings reaching up to 15–20 %” says Robert Todt, Sales and Marketing Director.

“The biggest motivation for the decision to build a new registered office was to improve the quality and comfort of offered services towards customers and partners.

Tractor presentation, the possibility of their operation testing right on the spot, service utilities, spare parts warehouse, tractor warehouse as well as showroom size , all of these in one place – this is what allows us to take 100 % care of our customers and partners and present the ZETOR brand in all aspects in just the way that customers like,” says Arkadiusz Fuled, ZETOR POLSKA Sp. z o.o. Director.

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Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today introduced its new drive system called e-POWER to customers. It marks the first time that e-POWER technology is available for consumers, marking a significant milestone in the electrification strategy under Nissan Intelligent Mobility. e-POWER borrows from the EV technology perfected in the Nissan LEAF, the best-selling pure electric car in history, with more than 250,000 units sold. Unlike the LEAF, e-POWER adds a small gasoline engine to charge the highoutput battery when necessary, eliminating the need for an external charger while offering the same high-output.

The technology of e-POWER The e-POWER system features full electric-

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The power from a high-output battery is delivered to the e-POWER’s compact powertrain comprised of a gasoline engine, power generator, inverter, and a motor. In conventional hybrid systems, a low-output electric motor is mated to a gasoline engine to drive the wheels when the battery is low (or when traveling at high speeds). However, in the e-POWER system, the gasoline engine is not connected to the wheels; it simply charges the battery. And unlike a full EV, the power source originates from the engine and not just the battery. This system structure generally requires a bigger motor and battery

because the motor is the only direct source to drive wheels. This has made it hard for the automotive industry to mount the system in compact cars. However, Nissan has cracked the code and learned how to minimize and reduce weight, develop more responsive motor control methods and optimize energy management.

As a result, e-POWER uses a smaller battery than the LEAF, but delivers the same driving experience as a full EV. The benefits of e-POWER e-POWER delivers massive torque almost instantly, which enhances drive response and results in smooth acceleration. Also, the system operates very quietly, much like a full EV. Because e-POWER relies on the engine much

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Development history Nissan is actively pursuing a zero-emission, zero-fatality world for driving through its EV program and autonomous drive technology. To make this vision a reality, Nissan is developing “Nissan Intelligent Mobility,” which anchors critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society, all while staying focused on creating more enjoyable driving

experiences. e-POWER is another step towards achieving our zero-emission vision through a new and more efficient electric powertrain.

In 2006, Nissan experienced a breakthrough in its energy management technology.

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On sale from the 1st September, 100 units will be produced and will be priced at £29,995 for the petrol Lineartronic and £31,495 for the diesel Lineartronic.

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evealed for the first time at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March, the FIAT 124 Spider Anniversary Edition was designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the unveiling of the original roadster in Turin in 1966.

The exclusive special edition, of which only 124 numbered examples were made available to UK enthusiasts, was priced at £23,295 OTR and offered unique equipment specifications including Passione Red paint; a premium silver finish on the windscreen frame, rollover bars and door mirrors; a numbered "Anniversary Edition" plaque and a 124 Spider badge on the front grille.

Standard equipment also included full LED adaptive headlights; a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with multimedia control knob; satellite navigation with 3D mapping; DAB radio; two USB ports; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity; cruise control; keyless start, black leather upholstery with heated front seats; a nine-speaker

Special Edition model comes with £1,500 of additional equipment at no extra cost. Both models come with Subaru’s comprehensive five-year, 100,000-mile warranty.

Unique equipment for the Forester Special Edition includes Hunter Green Metallic Paint, front, side and rear under guards, wheel arch extensions and stainless steel cargo step panel as well as Special Edition brown leather

BOSE audio system; automatic lights and wipers, rear parking sensors and 17inch alloy wheels.

All 124 examples of the UK-specification FIAT 124 Anniversary Edition are now spoken for in advance of the first cars hitting showrooms on September 10, with order banks for the standard

models also building steadily.

Commenting on the success of the FIAT 124 Anniversary Edition, Head of Brand, FIAT UK, Sebastiano Fedrigo commented: “The interest in FIAT’s reborn roadster has been incredible and that’s before most people have even seen the car in the metal. Once the FIAT 124 Spider hits the streets and showrooms, even more

seats with brown leather interior door grips, centre armrest and centre panel uprights. Other equipment on the Forester Special Edition includes Subaru Starlink; a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, connectivity and navigation system, Hill Descent Control (HDC), X-Mode system, which intelligently manages the car’s power and torque, brakes and drivetrain to maintain traction on even the most slippery surfaces. people will begin to fall for its style and presence and once they drive it, they will be hooked.” The FIAT 124 Spider brings classic Italian styling and an authentic roadster driving experience to a whole new generation of enthusiasts, encapsulating the essence of its classic predecessor in a modern and bold package. Powered by FIAT's proven 1.4-litre, MultiAir, turbo-charged fourcylinder engine, which delivers 140hp and 240Nm of torque, the FIAT 124 Spider is capable of accelerating to 62mph/100km/h in just 7.5 seconds and has a top speed of 134mph/215 km/h.

Thanks to its double-wishbone front and multilink rear suspension, as well as its lightweight roadster architecture and ideal weight distribution, the FIAT 124 Spider’s rear-wheel drive chassis offers a dynamic and exciting Italian driving experience without compromising comfort and refinement.

Prices for the FIAT 124 Spider will start at £19,545 OTR when it goes on sale on September 10.

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SUBARU OUTBACK RANGE Fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km): Urban 32.5-40.9 (8.7-6.9); Extra Urban 47.1-58.9 (6.0-4.8); Combined 40.4-50.4 (7.0-5.6).

CO2 Emissions 161-145 g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results.

Credit available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 and over. Representative Example based upon total contract of 24,000 miles. With Subaru Personal Contract Purchase you have the option at the end of the agreement to: (1) return the vehicle and not pay the Final Payment. If the vehicle has exceeded the allowed mileage a charge per excess mile will apply. In this example, 14.0p per excess mile up to 4,999, or for excess mileage of 5,000 or more, a charge of 28.0p will apply to each excess mile above the allowed mileage plus VAT. If the vehicle is in good condition and has not exceeded the allowed mileage, you will have nothing further to pay. (2) Pay the Final Repayment to

OTR Cash price £28,495.00 Customer Deposit £2,496.00 Subaru Deposit Contribution £1,000.00 Total Deposit £3,496.00 Total Amount of Credit £24,999.00 Option to Purchase Fee (included in final payment) £10.00 48 Monthly Payments £399.00 Optional Final Payment £10,816.00 Total Amount Payable £33,464.25 Duration of Agreement 49 Months Representative APR 6.9% APR Interest Rate (Fixed) 6.68% APR Representative example relates to the Subaru Outback 2.5i SE Lineartronic.

Vehicle shown is the Subaru Outback 2.0D SE Premium Lineartronic with optional special paint finish, OTR price of £33,495.

THE SUBARU OUTBACK CAN. UNRIVALLED GRIP WITH SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. Colin Appleyard Cars

Colin Appleyard Cars

Croxdale

Tel: 01484 829012

Tel: 01618 228400

Tel: 01388 881050

Eaglesham Garage Ltd

Helensburgh Subaru

Keith Price Garages

Tel: 01355 443054

Tel: 01436 672779

Tel: 01873 811555

Pinkstones Cars Ltd

Plymouth Subaru

Tel: 01782 711661

Plympton, Devon

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire www.colinappleyardcars-subaru.co.uk

Eaglesham, Glasgow

www.eagleshamgarage-subaru.co.uk

Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent

www.pinkstones-subaru.co.uk

Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire www.colinappleyardcars-subaru.co.uk

Helensburgh, Argll

www.helensburgh-subaru.co.uk

Durham, County Durham www.croxdale-subaru.co.uk

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire www.keith-price.co.uk

(Specialist Vehicles) Tel: 01752 343777

www.specialistvehicles-subaru.co.uk own the vehicle. (3) Part exchange the vehicle subject to settlement of your existing finance agreement; new finance agreements are subject to status. Excludes motability, fleet and BASC Members Affinity Scheme sales. Available at participating dealers only. Not available in conjunction with any other offers. This credit offer is only available through Subaru Finance. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to Subaru Finance. We can introduce you to Subaru Finance and a limited number of other lenders to provide funding. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Offer ends 30.09.16. Subaru Finance is a trading style of International Motors Finance Limited, registered office at Charterhall House, Charterhall Drive, Chester, Cheshire, CH88 3AN. †Every vehicle marketed by Subaru (UK) Ltd, excluding WRX STI, is covered by a 5 Year/100,000 mile (whichever comes sooner) Limited Warranty which comprises of a standard 3 Year/60,000 mile (whichever is sooner) Manufacturer’s Warranty (bumper to bumper, excluding clutch driven plate) and an Extended Warranty (applies to powertrain only) provided by the importer. Vehicle shown is the Subaru Outback 2.0D SE Premium Lineartronic with optional special paint finish, OTR price of £33,495. EyeSight® and X-Mode are only available in Subaru Outback Lineartronic models. OTR price includes VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee. Prices correct at time of going to print.

SPECIAL EDITION ISUZU D-MAX

TO BOOK AN ISUZU TEST DRIVE CONTACT US TODAY

MARK WEATHERHEAD LTD Telephone: 01954 574560 | www.markweatherhead-isuzu.co.uk

St Neots Road, Hardwick, CB23 7QL

#ISUZU D-MAX CENTURION AUTO: Urban 26.9 (10.5). Extra Urban 39.2 (7.2). Combined 33.6 (8.4). CO2 Emissions 220g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. For model specific figures please contact us directly or visit www.isuzu.co.uk

DO YOU SPEAK ISUZU?

COMMAND THE ROAD To celebrate 100 years of Isuzu we have created the Isuzu D-Max Centurion, a pick-up so unique to our range and so luxurious, we have only created 100 vehicles.

This unprecedented premium vehicle includes: • 5 x ‘Hurricane’ 19-inch alloys and Pirelli tyres • Alpha Sports tonneau cover with remote tailgate locking • Tinted windows • ‘Centurion’ leather trim upgrade (inc. seat, centre armrest & steering wheel) • Isuzu illuminated front and rear door entry guards

3.5 TONNE TOWING**

4x4

SHIFT-ON -THE-FLY

38.7 MPG # COMBINED

*125,000 miles/5 year (whichever comes first) warranty applies to all new Isuzu D-Max models. **3.5 tonne towing capacity applies to all 4x4 models.

125,000 MILE

5 YEAR WARRANTY*

REVISED MITSUBISHI ASX CROSSOVER 3 YEARS' 0% APR AND £0 DEPOSIT Model Year 2017 Mitsubishi ASX goes on sale in the UK on November 1

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Introducing the new Korando 2.2

2 tonne towing capacity

New Korando 2.2 available from

£15,995

*

7 in touch screen with iPod & Bluetooth Connectivity

Intelligent 4x4

Increased fuel efficiency

M T Cars

157 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 2AJ 01733 309782 www.mtcars.co.uk

Grovebury Cars

44-46 Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 4SW 01525 378899 www.groveburycars.co.uk

2.2 litre diesel engine with 400Nm torque

Ashbank Garage

Ashbank Road, Werrington Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST9 0JS 01782 303926 www.ashbankgarage.co.uk

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Fuel consumption figures in mpg: 32.8 (8.6) – 61.4 (4.6). CO2 emissions in g/km: 177-139. Model featured is a Korando 2.2 ELX at £21,495 including optional metallic Working Farmer | www.workingfarmer.co.uk | at any time.

Prices are correct at the time of going to print, but may be changed paint priced at £500. *Korando SE including VAT, delivery charge, Road Fund Licence & first registration charge.

Brawn now with added bling.

(And extra shine with 0% APR on Hire Purchase.*) The Amarok Highline now sports a complimentary chrome pack and satellite navigation, together worth over £1,300. It’s a strong offer.

For more details, why not contact us or call in at our showroom?

*At the end of the agreement and with final payments full ownership will transfer to the customer. Available on a Hire Purchase agreement. 18s and over. Finance subject or withdrawn at any time. Accurate at time of publication [09.2016]. Freepost Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. Providers may pay us for introducing you

Greenhous Volkswagen Van Centre

Greenhous Volkswagen Van Centre (Bilston)

Ennerdale Road, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Telephone: 01743 384303.

Trinity Road, Bilston, Wolverhampton. Telephone: 01902 219303.

Find us on your sat-nav using SY1 3LD.

www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/bilston

Find us on your sat-nav using WV14 7EF.

www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/greenhous

Listers (Coventry) Van Centre

Vindis Van Centre Northampton

347-367 Bedworth Road, Longford, Coventry, West Midlands.

Telephone: 0247 767 0747.

Gambrel Road, Weedon Industrial Estate, Northampton.

Telephone: 01604 315852.

Find us on your sat-nav using CV6 6BN.

Find us on your sat-nav using NN5 5BB.

www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/listerscoventry

www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/northampton

Listers Van Centre (Worcestershire)

Volkswagen Van Centre (Scunthorpe)

North Bank, Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich.

Telephone: 01905 412269.

Normanby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.

Telephone: 01724 487571.

Find us on your sat-nav using WR9 9AU.

Find us on your sat-nav using DN15 8QZ.

www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/listersworcestershire

www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/scunthorpe

to status. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Offer available when ordered by 31st December 2016 from participating Van Centres. Offer may be varied to them. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may pay us for introducing you to them.

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