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Animal disease

USDA: No detections of screwworm in livestock after human case

Agri-Business

3 months ago

USDA: No detections of screwworm in livestock after human case

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said that there has been no detections of new world screwworm (NWS) in livestock in the country.

US authorities confirm case of new world screwworm in human

Beef

3 months ago

US authorities confirm case of new world screwworm in human

Authorities in the US have confirmed a case of new world screwworm (NWS) in a human who is understood to have travelled to Central America.

Bluetongue update as farmers are urged to stay vigilant

Dairy

4 months ago

Bluetongue update as farmers are urged to stay vigilant

After the heatwave two weeks ago, farmers are being urged to stay vigilant and watch out for any signs of the Bluetongue virus.

Contagious animal disease detected in France for first time

Beef

5 months ago

Contagious animal disease detected in France for first time

An outbreak of contagious lumpy skin disease (LSD) has been confirmed for the first time in France yesterday, June 29, 2025.

CAP simplification could 'unlock' animal disease funding - MEP

Rural Life

6 months ago

CAP simplification could 'unlock' animal disease funding - MEP

The introduction of a range of regulatory amendments to the CAP could "unlock" funding to tackle animal disease, an Irish MEP has said.

N.Ireland

8 months ago

High rate of BVD positives in Fermanagh and Armagh

BVD test results have revealed higher numbers of positive results in south Co. Fermanagh and south of Co. Armagh, according to the AHWNI

High rate of BVD positives in Fermanagh and Armagh

Beef

11 months ago

Minister calls for vigilance after German foot-and-mouth outbreak

Minister Charlie McConalogue has called for farmers in Ireland to be vigilant after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany.

Minister calls for vigilance after German foot-and-mouth outbreak

Agri-Business

11 months ago

Germany confirms first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease since 1988

Authorities in Germany have today (Friday, January 10), confirmed the first case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country since 1988.

Germany confirms first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease since 1988

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Defra confirms bluetongue in animals on 2 new sites

The UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed bluetongue in...

Defra confirms bluetongue in animals on 2 new sites

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Farmers with BVD infection in their herd urged to 'stamp out' the virus

Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) is urging farmers with BVD infection present in their herds to "stamp out" the virus.

Farmers with BVD infection in their herd urged to 'stamp out' the virus

Beef

over 1 year ago

'Sharp increase' in prevalence of blackleg - department

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that RVLs have noted a "sharp increase" in the prevalence of blackleg.

'Sharp increase' in prevalence of blackleg - department

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Bluetongue: DAERA warns NI farmers to source animals responsibly

Northern Ireland's DAERA is warning famrers to stay vigilant for the bluetongue virus (BTV) and to source animals responsibly.

Bluetongue: DAERA warns NI farmers to source animals responsibly

Beef

over 1 year ago

New guidance for assessing global impact of animal diseases

The Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) programme has released a new technical guide detailing the methods it uses to understand...

New guidance for assessing global impact of animal diseases

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

UK bluetongue control zones to be lifted with cases at 86

The UK's chief veterinary officer has said that bluetongue temporary control zones will shortly be lifted, as cases of the disease sit at 86.

UK bluetongue control zones to be lifted with cases at 86

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

UK bluetongue cases reach 66 across 3 counties

The total number of confirmed bluetongue cases in the UK have reached 66 on 41 different premises across three counties.

UK bluetongue cases reach 66 across 3 counties

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

UK chief vet urges continued vigilance as bluetongue cases hit 55

The UK's chef veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to remain vigilant as more confirmed cases...

UK chief vet urges continued vigilance as bluetongue cases hit 55

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Case of bluetongue in sheep brings total cases in England to 52

A case of bluetongue confirmed in a sheep has brought the total number of cases in England to 52 on...

Case of bluetongue in sheep brings total cases in England to 52

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

8 new bluetongue cases confirmed in temporary control zones

Eight new cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in recent days in the two existing UK temporary...

8 new bluetongue cases confirmed in temporary control zones

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

New case of bluetongue confirmed in a bull in Kent

A new case of bluetongue has been confirmed in a bull in Kent by the UK's Department for...

New case of bluetongue confirmed in a bull in Kent

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

3 more cases of bluetongue confirmed in cattle in Kent

Three further cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in cattle in Kent following active...

3 more cases of bluetongue confirmed in cattle in Kent

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

UK bluetongue cases reach 27 as new cases confirmed

The total number of bluetongue cases in the UK has reached 27 after four new cases of the disease...

UK bluetongue cases reach 27 as new cases confirmed

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

Bluetongue cases continue to rise with 5 more confirmed

A further five cases of bluetongue have been confirmed by the UK's Department for Environment, Food...

Bluetongue cases continue to rise with 5 more confirmed

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

3 further cases of bluetongue confirmed in Kent

The UK's Defra has confirmed a further three cases of bluetongue, bringing the total number of cases to 14.

3 further cases of bluetongue confirmed in Kent

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