Animal Health

Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26

"Continuing to restrict the import of susceptible animals from Great Britain will significantly reduce the risk of an outbreak on the Isle of Man"

Norwich Livestock Market has confirmed sheep sales will be cancelled on Saturday (August 31) due to recent cases of bluetongue

"This detection is a clear reminder of the threat of the disease"

The UK has introduced strict new controls on personal imports of meat, cheese and milk products

The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer said 4,000 cases of bluetongue had been reported across the continent in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the Government needed to take decisive action in addressing the ‘alarming rise’ in illegal imports of sheepmeat

The UK Health Security Agency have confirmed they are investigating a rise in Shiga toxin-producing E-coli - which can be carried in cattle and sheep - since May 25

No matter the system, calf health is vital to production later in life, said experts at a recent Wynnstay Calf roadshow held in Pershore, Worcestershire. Ellie Layton reports.

Counties along the south and east coasts of England, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, and Sussex, are considered 'most likely to be impacted'