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Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. All bird keepers must remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. See more info at: gov.uk/bird-flu #BirdFlu

What is Bluetongue? How is it spread? What is the current situation in Wales? How can livestock keepers prevent its spread? Watch this animation and find out more. 👇 #KeepBluetongueOut of Wales #SupportingOurFarmers

Further BTV-3 cases have been confirmed within the England Restricted Zone and the risk of bluetongue spreading is very high. Please see the latest information and guidance that’s available on GOV.UK at: gov.uk/government/col…

We've updated our disease surveillance dashboards for #Cattle #Pigs #Sheep and #Chickens. They show disease data from submissions to our GB diagnostic network and can inform keepers about diseases in their area. public.tableau.com/app/profile/si…… #Vets #Livestock @BritishVets @theRCVS

Did you know that some devastating animal diseases can survive in food products for long periods of time? Find out how to protect our farm animals from diseases such as #footandmouth and #Africanswinefever. #imports #travellers #holidays

Did you know the AI wild bird findings report details where #birdflu has been confirmed in dead wild birds. It’s important to keep up to date with the situation and continue to practice strict biosecurity to protect your birds. gov.uk/government/pub…

#OfficialVets: The ET200 Groupage export facilitation scheme (GEFS): Members list has been updated: improve-ov.com/instructions/i… @BritishVets @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru @ukfarmcare

We have a new APHA Science blog available 🎉 Discover what is needed to safely import new pets into Great Britain without risking disease spread. Check it out here: aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/23/bri…

I'm pleased to support the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign. Bluetongue is a threat to our livestock but we have safe BTV-3 vaccines available now. Speak to your vet today about the merits of vaccination. Together, we can #KeepBluetongueOut of Wales #YSioe #RoyalWelshShow

If you are travelling abroad this summer, don’t risk bringing #plants, #seeds, #flowers, #fruit or #vegetables back to the United Kingdom (UK). They can carry pests and diseases that would destroy UK plants, trees and crops. gov.uk/guidance/plant…

#OfficialVets: The OV Instructions for Brucellosis have been updated. Please refer to the change notice on the instructions for details: improve-ov.com/instructions/i… @BritishVets @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru @ukfarmcare

What a great day we had yesterday! We welcomed our Wales Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies and Wales CVO Richard Irvine to the stand to meet the APHA teams. #RoyalWelshShow

Am ddiwrnod gwych a gawsom ddoe! Croesawom Dirprwy Prif Weinidog Cymru, Huw Irranca-Davies a Phrif Swyddog Milfeddygol Cymru, Richard Irvine i'r stondin i gwrdd â thimau APHA. #SioeFrenhinolCymru

The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB will give the latest technical #BTV3 update, an overview of #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign & #BattleBluetongue resources, plus a live Q&A. ℹ️ 23/07/2025, 5-6pm Follow the link to book: bit.ly/4nZ9fzO @ruminantHW

Ein diwrnod cyntaf yn y #SioeFrenhinolCymru. Dewch i siarad â'r tîm ar stondin 737m (gyferbyn â'r cylch defaid) ac yn y pentref garddwriaethol i ddarganfod mwy am:

Our first day at the #RoyalWelshShow. Come and talk to the team on stand 737m (opposite the sheep ring) and in the Horticultural village and find out more about:

Mae'r Sioe Frenhinol yn dechrau yfory, galwch draw i'n stondinau 737m (gyferbyn â'r cylch defaid) ac yn y pentref garddwriaethol i ddarganfod mwy am iechyd anifeiliaid, planhigion a rhywogaethau anfrodorol ymledol. #SioeFrenhinolCymru

The Royal Welsh Show begins tomorrow, pop along to our stands 737m (opposite the sheep ring) and in the Horticultural village to find out about animal, plant health and invasive non-native species. #RoyalWelshShow