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Shamonda virus detected in GB
APHA has detected Shamonda virus in cattle in Jersey and continues to work with UK and international partners to improve understanding of the spread and impact.
The event marked the centenary of Newcastle disease research and explored the future of global disease surveillance, control and innovation.
New vet-led approach will give farmers faster diagnosis of the disease, cutting waiting times for confirmation of bluetongue cases.
To support the national response, testing of bluetongue samples is now taking place at APHA's Weybridge laboratories, alongside The Pirbright Institute.
Explains what livestock keepers can expect after reporting suspected bluetongue cases, from assessment and sampling to test results.
Customers can use new digital contact forms to raise a query
His Majesty the King visited APHA's Wildlife team in Yorkshire on Tuesday 26 May
Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Wildlife Management Centre marks landmark half century of protecting animal and human health
APHA's exhibit ‘Scents and Sensors’ – Sniffing Out Plant Pests and Diseases featuring detection dogs used by Forest Research
A new National Centre for Environmental Horticulture and Plant Health will help to protect the UK’s 23 million gardens
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets
Usutu virus has been detected in Scotland.
The prestigious award is presented annually to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of horticultural science and practice.
New targeted trial in turkeys will test vaccine efficacy as part of fight to protect wild and captive birds
The Colorado beetle, a major threat to potato crops, was found in Kent in 2023
A poultry keeper in Devon has been sentenced following an APHA investigation
New report shows total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock remains at the lowest level to date.
Environment Agency and Trading Standards take action over allowing appalling animal health and environmental conditions at Honiton farm.
Step towards bovine TB cattle vaccine as phase 3 of field trials begin across England and Wales to provide additional information to guide how a vaccine can be deployed to support eradication strategies.
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