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The bird ‘flu risk to the UK has resulted in APHA confirming a record high number of cases this winter season. We have a major emergency impacting all corners of the UK.
Chief Vet warns poultry keepers to take urgent action now or risk losing flocks to bird flu
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All bird keepers must take action now to keep their birds safe from avian influenza over the coming months.
A world without antimicrobials (including antibiotics) would lead to an increase in serious illness, death and the spread of disease.
Transporter authorisations must be renewed every 5 years.
Covid-19 confirmed in pet dog in the UK
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The virus responsible for Covid-19 has been detected in a pet dog in the UK.
One Health Day highlights the need for a collective approach to tackling joint disease threats to people, animals and the environment.
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We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.
APHA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the Welsh Government, and The Scottish Government.
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- Bird flu – Latest situation: Chief Vet warns poultry keepers to take urgent action now or risk losing flocks to bird flu
- Chief Vet warns poultry keepers to take urgent action now or risk losing flocks to bird flu
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- Contingency plan for exotic notifiable diseases of animals in England
- Microchipping cats in England: call for evidence
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- FOI/EIR responses published by APHA: October 2021
- Animal and Plant Health Agency: business impact target
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