Content related to the topic: health

9 December 2025

Cutting plant pre-designation FAQs

FAQs to ensure cutting plants have factual, up-to-date information about pre-designation.

21 April 2026

Bluetongue virus latest news

The latest news, updates and advice on bluetongue virus (BTV) in the UK.

23 July 2024

High risk of fusarium and ergot after wet 2024

After some very wet weather in 2024, there is a heightened risk of ergot and fusarium infection in some crops, which poses a risk to livestock. Find out what is affected, what to look out for and what action you can take.

6 June 2025

Farmers warned of potential risk to livestock posed by fusarium and ergot in grain

Livestock farmers in the UK are being encouraged to be familiar with how to spot for signs of ergot and fusarium, as there could be an increased presence of the two types of fungi in grain harvested this summer.

4 September 2024

Bluetongue virus – September update

During this webinar, experts from the four nations and the continent will discuss the latest updates regarding bluetongue.

3 January 2025

Sharing hoof-health data to improve UK herd mobility

A hoof-health registry will help producers breed for better herd mobility.

2 July 2024

Further funding available through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway

On 19 June 2024, Defra announced the availability further funds to help tackle endemic diseases.

28 June 2024

EAE vaccine shortage expected until August

Ceva Animal Health says there will be a gap in the supply of its enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine, Cevac® Chlamydia, this summer.

27 January 2026

Bluetongue FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions to ensure farmers and vets have factual, up-to-date information on BTV.

2 July 2025

Using medicines responsibly

Medicines are used to treat disease in people and in animals. It is important to use medicines appropriately when animals are sick to protect their welfare and restore them to health. The aim is to use as little as possible, but it is also important to use as much as is necessary to prevent unnecessary suffering and maintain animal welfare

12 November 2024

Contingency planning in the face of African swine fever

May 2024: Mandy Nevel shares her thoughts on the risk of ASF reaching the UK and the importance of contingency planning.

6 June 2025

Animal health and welfare

From improving livestock health to responsible medicine use, our resources can help you make your business more productive, profitable and resilient.