Animal Health

Defra says changes will help in fight to combat continuing outbreak

Chair Alistair Carmichael questions preparedness in what he has described as a 'heartbreaking summer' for farmers

Everything livestock farmers need to know about the current status of bluetongue disease in the UK, how to spot signs and symptoms, and what actions they can take to prevent it

It follows several months of lobbying from UK farming unions and industry leaders

As we head into autumn, NFU Cymru warned farmers active transmission from midges to livestock will continue

Researchers from Welsh Universities have called for a ‘more targeted and evidence-led approach to badger vaccination’ in Wales

Scotland's Agriculture Minister warned movement restrictions cannot be 'relied upon' to safeguard against the climb in bluetongue cases.

The volume of cases had overwhelmed the testing system

Welsh farmers have been warned the situation is 'evolving rapidly' and it was vital they remain vigilant of disease

Scotland's deputy chief vet, Jesus Gallego Garnica, said he was hopeful it would be up and running 'as soon as possible', but that it was out of Scottish Government's hands