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Human case of avian influenza reported
The 58-year old male patient is a Macau-based goods supplier who had been in contact with an infected silky fowl....
Latest TB statistics published
The percentage of herds not officially TB free (OTF) due to a TB incident increased in the high risk area...
Bovine tuberculosis causing ‘heartache and stress’
In 2015 the Welsh government took the decision to suspend its badger vaccination programm. Farmers give evidence to Welsh Assembly...
George Eustice answers questions on organophosphates
Compulsory annual sheep dipping ended in 1992. Minister says further meeting with SDSSG ‘would not be beneficial’ Defra minister George...
Reports of SBV in Wales and west England
After SBV was discovered in dairy cattle herds in Germany during 2011, it spread across Europe (stock photo). Positive bulk milk...
IP outbreaks ‘show difficulty in reaching diagnosis’
‘These cases illustrate the unpredictability of IP outbreaks in cattle, and confirm the necessity for comprehensive veterinary investigation.’ Comprehensive investigation...
New cattle health scheme launched to tackle bTB
Herd vets and cattle owners will be required to work together. Farming minister welcomes industry-led initiative A new cattle health...
Vets welcome £4m funding for NI farmers
"The removal of PIs is the key to any successful BVD eradication programme." Support package to aid BVD eradication Northern...
River blindness vaccine set for cattle trials
The vaccine is being developed by biotechnology company Vaxine Pty. Vaccine uses unique sugar-based adjuvant Scientists in Australia are developing...
FVE welcomes PHC for Campylobacter spp.
Effective PHC must be combined with interventions on poultry farms, such as improved biosecurity measures and rapid testing of flocks....