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#OfficialVets: The OV Instructions: Export Certification Procedures have been updated: improve-ov.com/instructions/i… @BritishVets @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru @ukfarmcare

Join Dr Clare Benton for a behind the scenes look at how APHA’s epidemiologists transform data into decisive action to safeguard the nation’s animals, plants and public health. aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2026/04/24/how… #APHAscience

Feed indoors not out. Feed your flock in fully enclosed areas to protect your flock. Open areas with food or water are an open invite for wild birds which may carry bird flu and spread this to your birds. Check: gov.uk/guidance/bird-… for a full list of tips.

Sign up to the #cattle focused #BattleBluetongue webinar on 29 April 5-6pm, chaired by @natbeefassoc A panel of experts will provide updates to the current BTV situation plus we will hear experiences from cattle farmers and vets. Book your place via: ahdb.org.uk/events/blueton…

#OfficialVets: The TB216 Bovine TB testing notification template has been updated: improve-ov.com/instructions/i… @BritishVets @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru @ukfarmcare

Planning to take your pet to the EU? 🐾 The EU rules for travelling with pets from Great Britain have changed. Find out further information and guidance here: gov.uk/taking-your-pe…

#OfficialVets: Approved Tuberculin Testers instructions updated with multiple changes regarding pre-notification of ATTs’ testing dates, hotspot testing and skin testing: improve-ov.com/instructions/i… @BritishVets @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru @ukfarmcare

AHPs: Approved Tuberculin Testers instructions updated with multiple changes regarding pre-notification of ATTs’ testing dates, hotspot testing and skin testing: improve-ahp.com/instructions/i… @BritishVets @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru @ukfarmcare

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a fourth premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. All bird keepers must be vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures. See: gov.uk/birdflu for details.#BirdFlu

#OfficialVets: TB testing in bovines instructions updated with multiple changes regarding testing of calves, hotspot testing, TB PCR and skin testing: improve-ov.com/instructions/i… @BritishVets @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru @ukfarmcare

Fix those leaks. The sun may be shining now, but April showers are never far away! Fix roofs to keep your coops watertight. Water can bring contaminants in with it. Repairing leaks can keep your birds healthy. Further info at: gov.uk/guidance/bird-…

Sign up to the sheep focused #BattleBluetongue webinar on 22 April 5-6pm, chaired by NSA where a panel of experts will provide updates to the current Bluetongue situation. Submit questions in advance via: forms.office.com/e/dEpjrQE5bS Book via: ahdb.org.uk/events/blueton…

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…

2 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed at a 3rd premises near Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire & near Great Shelford, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire. Bird keepers must be vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity: gov.uk/birdflu

Did you know that some devastating diseases can survive in food products for long periods of time? Find out how to protect our farm animals from diseases such as #Africanswinefever and #footandmouth. gov.uk/government/col…

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed near Market Rasen, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. A 3km Protection Zone & 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place. All bird keepers must be vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity measures. See: gov.uk/birdflu

Travelling back to the United Kingdom (UK)? Don’t risk bringing plants, seeds, flowers, fruit or vegetables back. They can carry pests and diseases that would destroy UK plants, trees and crops. gov.uk/guidance/plant…

#OfficialVets: The ET200 Groupage Exports Facilitation Scheme (GEFS) members list has been updated: improve-ov.com/instructions/i… @BritishVets @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru @ukfarmcare

RSPCA Assured encourages farmers to take a phased, welfare-led approach to releasing birds as they may show signs of fear and stress when going outside again. To help, you could use shelters and structures to create a ‘corridor’ to the outside. See more: #preparing-to-let-your-birds-outside-again" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">gov.uk/guidance/bird-…

#OfficialVets: The TR586 Tuberculin skin test audit: Minimum requirements document has been updated to refer to testing records instead of paperwork: improve-ov.com/instructions/i… @BritishVets @IechydDainfo @MenteraCymru @ukfarmcare