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The government has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD).
Housing measures for birds announced in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire
UK Chief Veterinary Officer announces we are now in the seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus.
Exports of animals and meat susceptible to the disease prohibited
Chief Veterinary Officer shares advice on helping pets stay safe over Christmas
From noon on 23 December, keepers in East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk must follow the housing order
Government announces support for the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Private Members Bill.
Report shows total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock remains at the lowest level to date. Upticks in antibiotic use in some sectors highlight need for continued collective action. Multi-drug resistance in pigs and p…
All bird keepers urged to take action to protect their birds and report signs of disease. The risk to public health from the virus is very low.
Secretary of State Steve Reed visited an Essex farm this week to hear from NFU representatives and a farmer who recently had animals tested for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3).
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has set out further measures to mitigate the spread of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3).
The Secretary of State permitted the use of 3 unauthorised bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines within the United Kingdom yesterday (4 September).
A licensing regime for the use of rodent glue traps has opened to applicants today (19 June) .
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Owners must ensure their cat is microchipped
Owners of registered XL Bully dogs that were aged 12 months or older on 31 January 2024 must have their dogs neutered by 30 June 2024
New legislation creates specific offences for dog and cat abduction in England and Northern Ireland
APHA hosts celebration of a century’s work to improve animal health and welfare
Second-largest rodent thriving in Essex
New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
Views sought on targeted culling with increased use of badger vaccination
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