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Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
Review of the fees and charges for APHA statutory services have now concluded
Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm.
His Majesty The King will visit the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Weybridge to thank staff for their work.
Defra to consult on registration rules for bird keepers in Great Britain.
All bird keepers must house their birds until further notice to keep their birds safe from avian influenza.
The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union has announced targeted Civil Service industrial action (from Monday 13 to Friday 24 February 2023 inclusive) that may impact some APHA services.
New phase will assess the safety and performance of the cattle vaccine and skin test for tuberculosis
Christine Middlemiss made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) for her services to the veterinary and farming sectors in the United Kingdom.
A national housing order will be introduced across England on Monday 7 November making it a legal requirement to house flocks
Changes include amendments to the Government compensation scheme
Temporary ban on commercial imports from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine will be lifted with new rules coming into force 29th October
Avian influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across Great Britain making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures
Streamlined system with the Government covering the costs of any necessary stays in quarantine for the pets of those fleeing Ukraine.
Bird keepers in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex must follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect flocks and mitigate the risk of further outbreaks.
Bird keepers in Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset must follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect flocks and mitigate the risk of further outbreaks.
A review is underway of the current fees that APHA charge for statutory services
Eight of the UK’s top scientific organisations coming together to find new ways to contain bird flu outbreaks.
New plant health requirements introduced following further findings of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis to combat further spread.
Government, industry and charities sign agreement committing to raising public awareness of plant health and biosecurity.
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