Changes to UK Farmcare audit approach
APHA have instructed us that from the 1st of January 2026 we must change this approach so that any non-adherence to any aspect of the TB Testing SOPS at any stage of the audit will be documented and penalty points awarded.
Compulsory housing measures introduced to protect against avian influenza
Poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales must house their birds from Thursday 13 November as measures are introduced to combat the heightened risk of avian influenza.
Iechyd Da have part sponsored a PhD
Interested in doing a PhD in this rapidly evolving and groundbreaking subject-take a look! Iechyd Da have part sponsored this PhD.
Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) – Declaration of an all-Wales Restricted Zone
Given midge-borne Bluetongue virus has reached Wales, and historic temperature data and modelling work indicates it is very unlikely for midge-borne transmission of bluetongue virus to occur after 10 November in Wales, I will declare an all-Wales Restricted Zone (RZ) commencing on 10 November.
IR restrictions to come into force from 1st January 2026
IR’s restricted for life as of 1st January 2026
Proud to support the new students
Students kitted out with new I-da sponsored clothing
Bluetongue Policy in Wales
From midday 21 September 2025, some movement restrictions will be eased for all animals vaccinated against Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3) moving from the restricted zone into Wales
Sustainable Farming Scheme
The Sustainable Farming Scheme includes 12 Universal Actions that we’re asking farmers to undertake
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) – Wales movement control change from 21 September 2025
Keepers have an opportunity to vaccinate their stock in preparation for sales and movements from 21 September.
Changes to Bluetongue restrictions confirmed for Autumn sales & markets
Important changes to the Bluetongue restrictions currently in place in Wales will come into effect two weeks today.
