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Two additional cases of bluetongue virus (BTV3) have been confirmed in sheep near Norwich, Norfolk, and another infected sheep has been detected near Lowestoft, East Suffolk. In response to these new cases, the existing Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) has been expanded to cover more areas of Norfolk and East Suffolk. It is crucial for keepers

Bluetongue is a disease of sheep, cattle, other ruminants such as deer and sheep and can also affect camelids. It has spread from Europe and is spread via infected midges. There have been confirmed cases in Kent and Norfolk after active surveillance from the APHA.  Livestock owners have been asked to remain vigilant and report

As you may already be aware, there have been many cases of avian influenza (“bird flu”) confirmed around the country over the past few weeks. The outbreak has been widespread, with birds found to be affected in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Essex, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Dorset, Cumbria, Cheshire and Norfolk so far. All have been confirmed as the

Please read if you are a cat owner. Fold Hill foods recall several food products because of safety concerns. The Royal Veterinary College has found a potential link between certain cat food batches and a recent surge in the number of cases of potentially fatal feline pancytopaenia. This is a dangerously low level of blood