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Mandatory housing measures will be lifted from 00:01 on Tuesday 18th April but scrupulous standards of biosecurity remain essential.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm.
Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey has addressed the National Farmers Union conference
Food and Farming Minister Mark Spencer addressed the National Farmers Union Conference on Tuesday 21 February 2023
45,000 visas for seasonal workers to be available for horticulture businesses next year
Further £12.5 million for projects focused on cutting-edge agriculture and horticulture innovation to boost productivity, reduce labour demands, and create more sustainable farming practices
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech to the CLA Business Conference
Licences and conditions relating to licensed actions on or around protected sites.
Call for evidence launched to collect views on using animal feed products that can reduce methane emissions from livestock
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A review is underway of the current fees that APHA charge for statutory services
George Eustice set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for each sector at the NFU Conference 2022.
Speaking at the NFU Conference, George Eustice set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for each sector.
If you are in a disease control zone, you may need a licence for certain movements.
Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) have informed the VMD of supply problems with the following lactating cow intramammary antibiotics.
Transporter authorisations must be renewed every 5 years.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is investigating the source of the incident.
Abigail Seager has been appointed as Defra’s new Chief Executive of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
bTB-positive alpaca known as 'Geronimo' has been euthanised to prevent the spread of disease.
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