bluetongue

Eighth case of bluetongue detected at Kent farm

Livestock

Eighth case of bluetongue detected at Kent farm

APHA said four cases of bluetongue had been identified since November 11

clock 07 December 2023 • 1 min read
Two new cases of bluetongue detected in Kent

Livestock

Two new cases of bluetongue detected in Kent

Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said seven cattle have tested positive for the disease since November 11

clock 05 December 2023 • 2 min read
Bovine TB 'front and centre' for Wales Chief Veterinary Officer

Politics

Bovine TB 'front and centre' for Wales Chief Veterinary Officer

Dr Richard Irvine, who started the role in March 2023, said an expected assessment of the bTB target next year will serve as a ‘formal checkpoint' and an opportunity to ‘take stock' on the issue

clock 01 December 2023 • 3 min read
What farmers need to know about bluetongue virus

Livestock

What farmers need to know about bluetongue virus

Defra and the Animal Plant Health Agency have provided information to help spot, prevent and control bluetongue

clock 26 November 2023 • 7 min read
Four additional cases of bluetongue found at farms in Kent

Livestock

Four additional cases of bluetongue found at farms in Kent

Defra confirmed a total of five cows have been culled since November 11 after contracting bluetongue

clock 26 November 2023 • 1 min read
Farmers urged to be vigilant for new strain of bluetongue virus

Livestock

Farmers urged to be vigilant for new strain of bluetongue virus

Following reports of a new strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) emerging and spreading rapidly in the Netherlands, there is increasing concern about the situation and its proximity to the UK

clock 11 October 2023 • 3 min read