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Defra provides update on H5N8

Defra provides update on H5N8

Defra warns that in cold weather the virus will continue to be infectious in water and on some surfaces. Outbreaks...

H5N8 confirmed in England and Scotland

H5N8 confirmed in England and Scotland

Avian influenza strain H5N8 was confirmed in a wild peregrine falcon in Dumfries and Galloway Wild birds test positive for...

Avian influenza confirmed in Wales

Avian influenza confirmed in Wales

Avian influenza has been confirmed in a single wigeon-type duck in Wales. Disease found in dead wild duck Avian influenza...

UK's avian flu risk level increased

UK’s avian flu risk level increased

A prevention zone is in place in England, Scotland and Wales, requiring owners to house poultry and captive birds or...

H5N8: Gatherings of some bird species banned

H5N8: Gatherings of some bird species banned

"…we must continue to be vigilant and do all we can to protect against this highly pathogenic strain of the...

Government seeks Official TB-Free status

Government seeks Official TB-Free status

OTF status would reduce TB-testing costs for farmers. Ministers consult on plans to extend badger cull Over half of England...

Dismay over report on mandatory CCTV in abattoirs

Dismay over report on mandatory CCTV in abattoirs

"We are disappointed that the Task and Finish Group has not taken on board the concerns of vets working in...

Vets welcome Northern Ireland’s bTB strategy

Vets welcome Northern Ireland’s bTB strategy

The strategy includes a badger cull in areas with high levels of the disease. TB group propose badger cull in...

Defra confirms avian influenza in England

Defra confirms avian influenza in England

A detailed investigation is underway to determine the most likely source of the outbreak. H5N8 strain detected on turkey farm...

Veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide ‘should be withdrawn’

Veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide ‘should be withdrawn’

The CVMP concluded that the treatment benefits of zinc oxide for the prevention of diarrhoea in pigs did not outweigh...