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Bird gatherings remain banned in GB. This includes ducks, geese, swans, pheasants, partridge, quail, chickens, turkeys and guinea fowl. Check the relevant website for further information: gov.uk/birdflu, gov.wales/birdflu and gov.scot/birdflu

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If you’re visiting petting farms, zoos or anywhere that has farm animals this weekend, don’t feed them left over food waste. It’s illegal and can spread deadly diseases like #Footandmouth and #Africanswinefever. Please use the bins provided. Learn more: gov.uk/government/col…

If you’re visiting petting farms, zoos or anywhere that has farm animals this weekend, don’t feed them left over food waste. It’s illegal and can spread deadly diseases like #Footandmouth and #Africanswinefever. Please use the bins provided.
Learn more: gov.uk/government/col…
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The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB will give latest #BTV3 situation updates & insights from a farmer case study on cattle fertility - followed by a live Q&A session at the end. 🔗 bit.ly/4k42FWa ℹ️ 28/05/2025, 5-6 pm Ruminant Health & Welfare

The next #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by @theAHDB will give latest #BTV3 situation updates & insights from a farmer case study on cattle fertility - followed by a live Q&A session at the end.
đź”— bit.ly/4k42FWa 
ℹ️ 28/05/2025, 5-6 pm  
<a href="/ruminanthw/">Ruminant Health & Welfare</a>
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🦔 Could a newly discovered virus be the reason European hedgehogs, once a common sight in our hedgerows, have declined in numbers in the UK? Find out in our latest #APHAscience blog: 👇 aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/23/dec…

🦔 Could a newly discovered virus be the reason European hedgehogs, once a common sight in our hedgerows, have declined in numbers in the UK?

Find out in our latest #APHAscience blog: 👇 
aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/23/dec…
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Do not touch dead or sick #wild birds. They may be carrying #AvianInfluenza & if you keep #birds you could spread the disease to them. Report any dead wild birds you find to us. You can report online or 📞03459 33 55 77 gov.uk/guidance/repor…

Do not touch dead or sick #wild birds. They may be carrying #AvianInfluenza &amp; if you keep #birds you could spread the disease to them.  

Report any dead wild birds you find to us.  

You can report online or 📞03459 33 55 77  

gov.uk/guidance/repor…
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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 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

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 <a href="/BritishVets/">BritishVets</a> <a href="/theRCVS/">Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons</a>
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#OfficialVets The Groupage Export Facilitation Scheme (GEFS) Members List (ET200) has been updated: improve-ov.com/instructions/i… BritishVets @ImproveCPD @menterabusnes UK Farmcare Ltd Iechyd Da

#OfficialVets The Groupage Export Facilitation Scheme (GEFS) Members List (ET200) has been updated:
improve-ov.com/instructions/i…
<a href="/BritishVets/">BritishVets</a> @ImproveCPD @menterabusnes <a href="/XLFarmcare/">UK Farmcare Ltd</a> <a href="/IechydDainfo/">Iechyd Da</a>
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The risk of #AvianInfluenza in wild birds is high. Make your premises unattractive to wild birds. Use bird deterrents such as foils or streamers. Keep food, bedding & water in enclosed areas. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone remains in place in GB. gov.uk/guidance/bird-…

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#OfficialVets: The title of the ET207 Composite Products Decision Tree has been updated to remove the post-EU Exit date when this decision tree became applicable for use. improve-ov.com/instructions/i… BritishVets Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Iechyd Da Mentera

#OfficialVets: The title of the ET207 Composite Products Decision Tree has been updated to remove the post-EU Exit date when this decision tree became applicable for use.
improve-ov.com/instructions/i…

<a href="/BritishVets/">BritishVets</a> <a href="/theRCVS/">Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons</a> <a href="/IechydDainfo/">Iechyd Da</a> <a href="/MenteraCymru/">Mentera</a>
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Reminder! The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone remains in place, which means you must practice strict biosecurity. Follow the steps in the animation to protect your birds. Check GOV.UK gov.uk/guidance/bird-…

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Do you know the clinical signs of #birdflu? If you keep poultry or captive birds, it’s important for you to recognise the signs. If you suspect #birdflu you must report it to us! gov.uk/guidance/avian… youtube.com/watch?v=KdnM3V…

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If you’re visiting farms for #OpenFarmSunday, please don’t feed them left over food waste. It’s illegal and can spread deadly diseases like #Footandmouth and #Africanswinefever. Please use the bins provided or take your leftovers home. gov.uk/government/col…

If you’re visiting farms for #OpenFarmSunday, please don’t feed them left over food waste. It’s illegal and can spread deadly diseases like #Footandmouth and #Africanswinefever. Please use the bins provided or take your leftovers home. gov.uk/government/col…
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Calling all #vets - sign up for the next #BattleBluetongue webinar to hear: - A European vet perspective of dealing with BTV-3 outbreak - Technical update from BTV-3 vaccine manufacturers & Defra - Q&A Info: 5-6pm, 11.06.25 Book via AHDB ahdb.org.uk/events/battle-…

Calling all #vets - sign up for the next #BattleBluetongue webinar to hear: 
- A European vet perspective of dealing with BTV-3 outbreak
- Technical update from BTV-3 vaccine manufacturers &amp; Defra 
- Q&amp;A 

Info: 5-6pm, 11.06.25 
Book via <a href="/TheAHDB/">AHDB</a> ahdb.org.uk/events/battle-…
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#birdkeepers if you are taking part in #OpenFarmSunday you must continue to follow the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) rules. The AIPZ remains in place and strict biosecurity must be followed. Check the rules at gov.uk/guidance/avian… and keep your birds safe.

#birdkeepers if you are taking part in #OpenFarmSunday you must continue to follow the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) rules. The AIPZ remains in place and strict biosecurity must be followed. Check the rules at gov.uk/guidance/avian… and keep your birds safe.
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The risk level of #birdflu in wild birds is still high. It’s important that you continue to practice strict biosecurity and protect your birds. The AI wild bird findings report details where #birdflu has been confirmed in dead wild birds gov.uk/government/pub….

The risk level of #birdflu in wild birds is still high. It’s important that you continue to practice strict biosecurity and protect your birds.  

The AI wild bird findings report details where #birdflu has been confirmed in dead wild birds gov.uk/government/pub….
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As part of APHA’s international Animal Health Systems Strengthening project, delegates from Zambian scientific & veterinary institutions recently met with APHA’s Salmonella team to share knowledge on disease control and its impact on food safety. #WorldFoodSafetyDay #APHAscience

As part of APHA’s international Animal Health Systems Strengthening project, delegates from Zambian scientific &amp; veterinary institutions recently met with APHA’s Salmonella team to share knowledge on disease control and its impact on food safety. #WorldFoodSafetyDay #APHAscience