Animal Health

Pig producer issues six-point action plan following release of film footage highlighting 'unacceptable practices'

Welsh Government says action has been taken as the country is facing a 'significantly elevated threat'

Group argues more time is needed to assess existing populations and their impact on farm animals

Plaid Cymru says action needed as cases mount across England

The report said insufficient biosecurity controls, illegal meat entering the UK, vets leaving the sector, and policy changes to bTB have all left the UK exposed to animal disease threats

Measures will take effect from Thursday November 6 and apply to keepers of more than 50 birds and any sellers of poultry products

FUW expresses relief following farmers' struggle to negotiate policy changes and trade rules

Defra has confirmed multiple new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza and reintroduces mandatory housing measures for poultry in north, central and east of England

Welsh Gov says January 1 rule change is in response to industry requests and expert advice

APHA thanks farmers for their cooperation as it hails 'significant new tool' in fight to eradicate bovine TB by 2038