Cattle and sheep anthelmintics: reporting suspected lack of expected efficacy.

This focus article was adapted by Vanessa Swinson and Natalie Jewell of the APHA from one written collaboratively by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, APHA, British Cattle Veterinary Association, Sheep Veterinary Society and National Office of Animal Health.

Nodular skin disease in cattle.

This focus article was prepared by Caroline Fenemore and Vanessa Swinson of the APHA Cattle Species Expert Group, with Aiden Foster of the University of Bristol (Farm Animal Pathology Services).

Surveillance and Risk Analysis for Bovine Babesiosis in England and Wales to Inform Disease Distribution.

is a zoonotic piroplasm that infects both cattle and humans in Europe. Disease transmission occurs through tick bites, a species that is increasing in abundance and distribution across Europe in response to climate and land-use changes. Developments in agri-environment policy and changing consumer demands may also have unintended consequences on tick-borne disease rates.

Update on severe summer scour syndrome in cattle.

This focus article has been prepared by Vanessa Swinson, veterinary lead of the APHA Cattle Expert Group, Liz Nabb, of APHA Starcross, Katrina Henderson, of SRUC Dumfries, and Mick Millar, of the University of Bristol Veterinary School.

Parainfluenza and corona viruses in a fallow deer () with fatal respiratory disease.

Parainfluenza virus type 3 (PIV-3) and coronaviruses (CoV) are commonly found in respiratory tracts of ruminants and capable of causing clinical disease. Here, we investigated the cause of ill-thrift and sudden death in a five-month-old male fallow deer which occurred in December 2019. The calf was one of the five calves in a herd of 170 deer that, along with three adult hinds, died during a 2-week period.

Monitoring parasite burdens and investigating suspected parasiticide resistance in cattle.

This focus article has been prepared by Vanessa Swinson, David Jorge and Michele Macrelli of the APHA.

Encephalitis and Death in Wild Mammals at a Rehabilitation Center after Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Virus, United Kingdom.

We report a disease and mortality event involving swans, seals, and a fox at a wildlife rehabilitation center in the United Kingdom during late 2020. Five swans had onset of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus infection while in captivity. Subsequently, 5 seals and a fox died (or were euthanized) after onset of clinical disease.

Congenital heart defects in calves.

This focus article describes some of the cardiac anomalies detected in calves submitted to APHA Veterinary Investigation Centres and other postmortem examination providers.

An update on joint ill in sheep.

This focus article has been prepared by Vanessa Swinson of the APHA Small Ruminant Expert Group.