Exeter Livestock Centre given 'all clear' for sales to go ahead following successful animal disease testing

Farmers have praised Kivells Agriculture for their professionalism in handling the situation

Chris Brayford
clock • 6 min read
Russell Steer, director at Kivells Agriculture said: "We have been given the greenlight from APHA officials. Nothing untoward has passed through Exeter. It is business as usual."
Image:

Russell Steer, director at Kivells Agriculture said: "We have been given the greenlight from APHA officials. Nothing untoward has passed through Exeter. It is business as usual."

Sheep sales can once more resume at Exeter Livestock Centre after animal testing for foot-and-mouth disease and bluetongue returned negative. Kivells Agriculture confirmed Monday's (March 3) primestock...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Animal Health

Inquiry launched after undercover filming raises welfare concerns at turkey farm
Animal Health

Inquiry launched after undercover filming raises welfare concerns at turkey farm

Red Tractor suspends Hockenhull Turkeys after footage shows staff member urinating in a pen

Jane Thynne
clock 05 December 2025 • 2 min read
Royal Ulster Winter Fair to go ahead despite ongoing bluetongue investigations
Animal Health

Royal Ulster Winter Fair to go ahead despite ongoing bluetongue investigations

Organisers express disappointment but move to assure visitors the 'action-packed' event will take place

Jane Thynne
clock 04 December 2025 • 2 min read
New research reveals badgers are major predators of red-listed waders
Animal Health

New research reveals badgers are major predators of red-listed waders

Study raises questions around how the threat from protected predators should be tackled

Jane Thynne
clock 03 December 2025 • 2 min read