Arwain DGC App Helps Enhance Farm Biosecurity
Vet and farmer trials in Wales of a bespoke app to enhance farm biosecurity have improved livestock health and prompted actions to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals.
Bluetongue and HPAI Update
Where we are with Bluetongue and HPAI update
Statement on the bovine TB Eradication Programme
The path to a TB‑free Wales is challenging, ambitious and long-term, but the direction of travel is clear.
The Pembrokeshire Project goes overseas!
A problem shared can be a problem halved, but a solution shared is a solution doubled.
Watery Mouth Disease survey
Share your experiences with Watery Mouth Disease in your flock to be in with a chance of winning
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
