Animal Health
Bluetongue's temporary control zones in Kent and Norfolk to be lifted
Kent and Norfolk's temporary control zones (TCZs) set up following an outbreak of bluetongue earlier this winter will 'shortly be lifted'. The UK’s…
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'Vigilance key' to keeping livestock healthy from Schmallenberg virus
Livestock farmers are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in their flocks and herds as cases continue to rise. The…
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New project seeks to make health improvement to Wales' sheep flock
A new project led by the Wales Veterinary Science Centre seeks to make improvements in sheep health and welfare by improving disease control. The…
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Over 80 cases of bluetongue now confirmed in three counties
The government has now confirmed over 80 cases of bluetongue across Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk since the initial outbreak of the virus in November…
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Yorkshire poultry farmer to pay out £28,000 after bird flu offences
An East Yorkshire poultry farmer has been ordered to pay out £28,000 after pleading guilty to four offences relating to an outbreak of bird flu…
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Defra eases bluetongue control measures amid reduced vector activity
Defra has announced that the UK is now in a seasonally low vector period when midge activity is reduced, leading to some changes to disease control…
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Vets welcome new commitment to securing NI access to livestock medicines
Vets have welcomed a new government commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat to Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary…
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NFU issues guidance as cases of Schmallenberg virus continue to rise
Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have been rising across the country in recent months, with the NFU urging farmers to remain vigilant for signs of…
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CT scanning for sheep breeders based in Scotland to be offered
Scottish sheep breeders will be given the opportunity to use computer tomography (CT) scanning to enhance terminal sire selection and flock…
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MPs raise 'deep concern' over UK biosecurity amid new border regime
MPs have expressed 'deep concern' about the effectiveness of the government’s measures for protecting biosecurity as it introduces new import checks…
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