animal health

"My policy goal remains to keep bluetongue out of Wales"

More than 140 cases of bluetongue have been detected on farms since August 26

Calf rearers should look at all areas of calf management and disease prevention, to help control problems with cryptosporidiosis in calf sheds

“I have heard first-hand the experiences of farmers battling this disease"

With bluetongue disease on the increase, Livestock Specialist Ellie Layton looks at the disease and what you should do if you suspect a case on your farm

"Bluetongue can have serious consequences for farmers"

With sheep scab reaching worrying levels in Scotland, Caledonian Marts at Stirling is trialling a sheep dipping service at its store and breeding sheep sales

Sheep keepers not already recording animal movements online are being encouraged to do so

Farmers in Suffolk have said they are dealing with 'severe economic losses' due to current restrictions on the movement of livestock

“We appreciate the impact restrictions can have on farmers. We are committed to working with everyone affected"