Animal Health
UK ASF outbreak would devastate pork supply chain, sector warns
Any outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the UK would have catastrophic consequences for the entire pork supply chain, industry bodies warn in a…
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NFU calls for cross-government biosecurity plan to protect UK farmers
A new cross-government biosecurity plan and sufficient border investment is needed to counter the biosecurity risks that British farmers now face…
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Defra confirms string of bird flu cases across England
The government has confirmed numerous bird flu cases across England in recent days, including on commercial poultry farms. Highly pathogenic avian…
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Defra bans imports from Austria after new foot-and-mouth case
The government has announced an import ban of livestock from Austria following a new case of foot-and-mouth disease in neighbouring Hungary. The…
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New plan unveiled to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Wales
Wales' next steps in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals have been unveiled, including £2m of funding and a new expert advisory group…
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Farmers urged to strengthen biosecurity after bird flu sheep case
Detection of bird flu in a sheep in Yorkshire is a reminder for farms to maintain tight biosecurity, particularly those with mixed poultry and…
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Calls grow on illegal meat clamp down amid UK biosecurity threat
Rural campaigners are calling for urgent action to protect Britain's livestock farms from a host of diseases following a recent investigation into…
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EAE vaccine back in stock following supply chain challenges
An important enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine is now back in stock following supply chain challenges last year. Ceva Animal Health…
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Defra relaxes Germany's foot-and-mouth disease controls
Defra has relaxed some disease controls for Germany following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease near Berlin in January. The meat and dairy import…
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Bird flu detected in single sheep in Yorkshire, Defra confirms
Defra has confirmed avian influenza in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing, with farmers urged to remain vigilant for…
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