Northern Ireland: Poultry ordered to be kept indoors following confirmation of bird flu cases
7th November 2025
All poultry and captive birds on farms across Northern Ireland must now be kept indoors following the confirmation of new bird flu cases.
Bovaer manufacturer responds to reports of cattle illnesses and deaths
7th November 2025
DSM-Firmenich, the manufacturer of the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer, has responded to allegations from Danish farmers that the product is linked to recent cattle illnesses and deaths.
UK govt is not adequately prepared for animal disease outbreaks, PAC warns
6th November 2025
A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that the UK government is not adequately prepared for the most severe animal disease outbreaks.
Avian influenza prevention zone will cover all England
5th November 2025
DEFRA confirmed that due to the escalating number and expanding area of cases of avian influenza, the prevention zone with mandatory housing measures will be extended to the whole of England.
Everything you need to know about all-Wales Bluetongue Restricted Zone
31st October 2025
Welsh Government announced that an all-Wales Restricted Zone (RZ) for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) will be introduced from 10th November.
DEFRA introduces Avian Influenza Prevention Zone after rise in bird flu cases
28th October 2025
In response to increased findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds, confirmation of new cases in poultry and kept birds, and amid increasing risk levels, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone with housing measures will be introduced for north, central and parts of east of England to to help reduce the risk of further outbreaks.
Industry responds to changes to bTB resolved inconclusive reactors
28th October 2025
Representatives of the Welsh farming industry have responded to the latest government announcement regarding bovine TB and changes to resolved inconclusive reactors.
Everything you need to know about calf rearing
28th October 2025
Specialist vet Ben Strugnell shared advice on calf rearing in a webinar for GB Calf Week, based on key learnings from post-mortems.
New cases of avian influenza confirmed across UK
27th October 2025
Over the weekend, DEFRA confirmed several cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 across England and Wales.
Field trials for bovine TB cattle vaccine move to next phase
22nd October 2025
Field trials for a cattle vaccine and companion skin test for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) have moved to the next phase, APHA has just announced.
Meat industry leader calls for immediate collaboration in response to BTV outbreak
15th October 2025
AIMS executive director, Dr Jason Aldiss BEM, has expressed serious concern at the continuing spread of bluetongue across Great Britain and the apparent lack of strategic coherence in the national response.
Fluke challenge continues to show variability
14th October 2025
Parasite experts say the 2025-26 season is following the trend for variable extent and timing of liver fluke challenge.
