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Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Call for public and UK beekeepers to keep watch and report any sightings of Asian hornets this summer.
Dr Jenny Stewart takes up the role safeguarding animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) into Great Britain.
APHA hosts celebration of a century’s work to improve animal health and welfare
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
Jorge Martin-Almagro appointed as UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer
Elizabeth Buchanan CVO appointed to lead the APHA Steering Board
New method reduces the time taken for APHA to report results to livestock keepers from up to 22 weeks to three weeks
Results confirm High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been found in elephant and fur seals on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) have lit up their headquarters in Weybridge, Surrey.
Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals fell by 9% last year and have reduced by 59% since 2014.
Two West Midlands farmers who neglected their livestock have been successfully prosecuted following an investigation by the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
The eight-strong FluMap consortium, headed by the world-leading research team at the Animal and Plant Health Agency has made a number of bird flu discoveries.
All bird keepers should continue good biosecurity practice and be vigilant for signs of disease to keep their birds safe from avian influenza.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Growers, farmers, processors and the public are asked to remain vigilant after the Animal and Plant Health Agency confirmed findings of Colorado potato beetle larvae in Kent.
Public asked to remain vigilant after the APHA confirmed the finding of a single adult Colorado potato beetle in Hampshire.
Ele Brown and Jorge Martin-Almagro appointed as Deputy Chief Veterinary Officers
Shropshire farmer given 100 hours of community service following successful prosecution
An extra £2.35 million has been announced to improve the UK’s research capacity and capability around vector-borne disease.
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