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Four more bluetongue cases confirmed in England
A total of five cases have now been confirmed in England since the start of November. Farmers are urged to...
Nagoya Protocol posing challenges for livestock disease control
Experts say the Protocol is slowing down the production of FMD vaccines. The agreement is slowing down FMD vaccine production,...
Virus study to investigate cattle ‘commingling events’
Cattle commingling can be complex and stressful, impacting the animals’ ability to fight disease. The US-UK collaboration will focus on...
Bovine TB continues to decline in Wales
Wales aims to eradicate bTB by 2041. Minister gives annual statement on eradication programme. Incidents of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) are...
Sheep industry launches welfare strategy
The strategy will focus on elements of sheep welfare including lameness and pain management. Five-year plan aims to improve sheep...
Bluetongue case confirmed in Great Britain
“Farmers must remain vigilant and report any suspicions to APHA” – Christine Middlesmiss, chief veterinary officer. Defra introduces 10km Temporary...