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Availability of veterinary medicines after Brexit.
The Government has announced proposals on new measures to enhance the welfare of animals and increase woodland cover.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
As of 9 August 2019 the VMD email addresses will be @vmd.gov.uk.
A bird of prey’s prayers were answered when Highways England traffic officers rescued it from the side of the busy M20 near Maidstone over the weekend.
Review could lead to other animals joining elephants under protection of landmark Ivory Act
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Come along to meet Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) representatives at some key livestock, agricultural, horticulture, bee and veterinary events throughout 2019.
We are seeking new members to advise government and help maintain the highest standards in the welfare of animals used in research.
A review of the government’s 25 Year Bovine TB Strategy has been published.
Successful 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade conference comes to a close in London.
Jeremy Hunt comments ahead of the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave the opening remarks at the London 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade conference.
The UK Government through the FCO, DFID and DEFRA is hosting the 4th Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference to be held in London on 11 to 12 October 2018.
UK leading in efforts to end illegal wildlife
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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