Wales Chief Veterinary Officer

Welsh Government issues warning following rise in bird flu in Great Britain

Livestock

Welsh Government issues warning following rise in bird flu in Great Britain

Bird keepers in Wales are urged to 'remain vigilant' and report any signs or suspicion of avian influenza immediately

clock 21 December 2024 • 1 min read
"We are fortunate that these incidents have only been near misses" – Wales' Cabinet Secretary confirms bluetongue restrictions have been lifted from two farms

Politics

"We are fortunate that these incidents have only been near misses" – Wales' Cabinet Secretary confirms bluetongue restrictions have been lifted from two farms

It is after two instances of BTV-3 infected animals being moved into Gwynedd and Ynys Mon

clock 12 November 2024 • 3 min read
Bluetongue cases continue to increase

Politics

Bluetongue cases continue to increase

With cases of bluetongue now reported as far north as Yorkshire, FG chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to the UK, Welsh and Scottish Chief Veterinary Officers on the current situation

clock 12 September 2024 • 5 min read
Welsh Government 'considering' future role of bluetongue vaccine

Politics

Welsh Government 'considering' future role of bluetongue vaccine

Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer Richard Irvine: "Wales has never had a case of bluetongue, but with the changing situation, we are encouraging people to be vigilant and prepared for bluetongue"

clock 05 September 2024 • 3 min read
Professor Christianne Glossop reflects on 17-years as Wales Chief Veterinary Officer

Farm Business

Professor Christianne Glossop reflects on 17-years as Wales Chief Veterinary Officer

As Professor Christianne Glossop stands down from her role as Wales Chief Veterinary Officer following a 17-year tenure, she spoke to Hannah Binns about the challenges she had faced.

clock 14 October 2022 • 4 min read