biosecurity

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth writes for Farmers Guardian on the heartbreak of animal disease on-farm, such as bovine TB, and how years of hard work can be compromised by a single positive test

UK beef and dairy farmers are encouraged to stay vigilant against signs of lumpy skin disease, with cases confirmed in France and Italy

Defra said a foot-and-mouth outbreak in the UK, like the one farmers experienced in 2001, could result in the culling of large numbers of the country's livestock and cost the UK economy billions of pounds

In a panel supported by Armstrong Watson, sustainable farming drives discussions about the future of livestock while considering issues around disease, basic payment scheme reductions and inheritance tax

Liberal Democrat MP Dr Danny Chambers said the UK needs to get serious and start preparing for the next animal disease outbreak

It follows ‘alarming findings’ from the National Audit Office on the Government and the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s ability to respond to a crisis

Warning as transitioning of the British Cattle Movement Service pushed back to 'some time in 2026'

National Audit Office study accuses Government of failing to plan despite greater disease risk

Meat industry backs move which will boost beef exports following ban

As African swine fever (ASF) continues its slow spread across Europe, UK pig producers are being encouraged to stay vigilant and tighten biosecurity