Animal Health
Bird keepers have two weeks left to sign up to mandatory register
All bird keepers in England and Wales - including those with just one bird - have just two weeks left to sign up to the government's new compulsory…
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Tough bluetongue restrictions now cover parts of London and Kent
The government's bluetongue 'restricted zone' has now been extended to cover parts of Greater London and Kent as the virus continues to spread…
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Animal Health
Kent latest county to confirm case of bluetongue virus
Kent is the latest county in England to confirm a case of bluetongue virus, bringing the total number of farms affected across the country to almost…
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Animal Health
Farmers asked to vote to ratify nine new AHDB appointments
Farmers and growers are being asked to vote to ratify nine appointments across AHDB's four sector councils following a competitive selection process…
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Animal Health
Control zone extended as bluetongue confirmed in Lincolnshire
The existing temporary control zone (TCZ) in East Yorkshire has been extended to cover parts of Lincolnshire after bluetongue virus was confirmed in…
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Animal Health
Government vets confirm first case bluetongue case in Essex
Government vets have confirmed the first case of bluetongue virus in Essex, as three vaccines were recently given the green light for farmers to use…
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Animal Health
Farmers' views needed on castration and tail docking of lambs
Farmers' views are needed on the castration and tail docking of lambs as the sector prepares for potential new restrictions. Sheep producers are…
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Animal Health
Farmers urged to discuss new bluetongue vaccines with vets
Farmers are being urged to contact their veterinarians and discuss the use of three new bluetongue vaccines that were given approval to curb rising…
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Animal Health
New Strep suis vaccine could be 'game-changer' for UK pigs
A vaccine that works to halt the spread of one of the more common diseases affecting UK pigs could be a 'game-changer' for the sector. Streptococcus…
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Animal Health
Three bluetongue vaccines given approval for use in UK
The government has issued a permit allowing the use of three unauthorised bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines in the UK as cases surge…
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