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Movement restrictions introduced to protect UK against tree pest
New measures brought in after larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) was found in Kent

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New incentives for farmers to strengthen biosecurity on bovine TB
Farmers who have managed to stay clear of bovine TB for at least six years will be able to revert to annual, rather than six-monthly, testing.

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Why I Left Research to Become a Government Vet
In this blog, Caroline explains why she switched from zoology to veterinary medicine and started her current job as a government vet.

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Bluetongue virus detected and dealt with in cattle in Yorkshire
No threat to human health or food safety

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Poultry farmers and bird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat
Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers across the UK urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat through biosecurity measures

News story
African swine fever risk reminder
Pig keepers must not feed kitchen or catering waste to their pigs to help prevent the spread of African swine fever to the UK.
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