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Welsh government confirms sixth avian flu case

Welsh government confirms sixth avian flu case

Protection and surveillance zones have been placed around the premises near Arthog. Bird owners reminded of biosecurity importance. The Welsh...

Ceva announces webinar on Q Fever

Ceva announces webinar on Q Fever

Jonathan Statham is an RCVS registered specialist in cattle health. Farm vets are encouraged to attend. A webinar on Q...

Pig producers welcome pork import controls

Pig producers welcome pork import controls

"Producers do their very best to maintain high levels of biosecurity for their individual herds, and the new controls now...

AIPZ declared in south-west region

AIPZ declared in south-west region

The disease was confirmed at nine premises across the south-west region since last month. Several cases were also found in...

Strict new controls to protect against ASF

Strict new controls to protect against ASF

“An outbreak of African swine fever is one of the biggest threats our pig industry faces today" – Lord Richard...

Nottingham vet students help with hen rehoming

Nottingham vet students help with hen rehoming

Pictured: student volunteers at the Derby rehoming day. Students volunteer with British Hen Welfare Trust. Veterinary students from the University...

Concerns for animal welfare as CO2 plant halts production

Concerns for animal welfare as CO2 plant halts production

Carbon dioxide is commonly used to stun animals before slaughter. MP and vet Dr Neil Hudson calls for government action...

Avian influenza confirmed in Norfolk

Avian influenza confirmed in Norfolk

Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a poultry farm near Gayton, Norfolk. All poultry on the premises will be...

Defra to lift Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

Defra to lift Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

There have been more than 130 cases of avian flu in the UK since October 2021. Chief vet urges bird...

Calls for Defra to suspend transport for farmed animals in extreme heat

Calls for Defra to suspend transport for farmed animals in extreme heat

"The heat inside the trucks can be unbearable with animals desperately panting for air" – Phil Brook. Compassion in World...