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World’s first human case of avian flu H7N4
"Travellers to the Mainland or other affected areas must avoid visiting wet markets, live poultry markets or farms." (Stock photo)...
Northern Ireland urges vigilance following Schmallenberg reports
Signs of SBV in cattle include fever, inappetence and a reduced milk yield. Fourteen cases have been presented for testing...
Discovery could help fight classical swine fever
Classical swine fever was eradicated in the US in 1978 but still plagues pork producers in China and other countries....
Government testing foot and mouth contingency plans
Exercise Blackthorn will simulate a large-scale outbreak that has spread from England to the rest of the UK. Officials to...
Animal welfare a top food concern, survey finds
Animal welfare was listed as a top food concern in the FSA’s Biannual Public Attitudes Tracker. FSA survey monitors changes...
Scottish MP rejects proposals for ban on live animal exports
The government is currently considering a ban on the export of live animals for slaughter. Fergus Ewing says move could...