Content related to the topic: health

6 September 2024

AHDB statement regarding bluetongue virus (BTV-3)

AHDB statement regarding the 2024 bluetongue outbreak

30 August 2024

AHDB statement on Government announcement to end badger cull

AHDB has released a statement following the Government's announcement to replace badger culling with a new bovine TB eradication strategy.

29 August 2024

Managing lameness in grazing herds

Sara Pederson shares her tips on managing lameness in grazing dairy herds

4 February 2025

Blog: ASF contingency planning workshop

Lauren Turner summarises a recent workshop during which key stakeholders discussed African swine fever (ASF) contingency planning.

4 August 2025

African swine fever FAQs

Answers to the most common questions about African swine fever (ASF).

29 July 2026

Slaughterhouse pre-designation FAQs

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

29 July 2026

Cutting plant pre-designation FAQs

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

21 August 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.

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.