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July 31, 2026

Latest Bluetongue Virus News

Bluetongue cases are increasing across England and Wales, with severe signs including sudden death in sheep and abortions in cattle. Livestock keepers should remain vigilant, use good hygiene when treating or vaccinating animals, and report suspected cases to the APHA immediately. Read the latest update on signs, testing and transmission.

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Sheep

July 10, 2026

Your Dogs, Your Flock, Your Future: Understanding Hydatid Disease Risk on Sheep Farms in Wales

This survey investigates everyday dog care, flock management, and awareness of hydatid disease on sheep farms in Wales and the bordering counties. Dogs play a vital role as working partners and companions, and how both dogs and sheep are managed can affect livestock and human health.

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July 06, 2026

Sustainable Control of Haemonchosis in UK Livestock Grazing Systems

Gastrointestinal nematode worms (GINs), including the blood-feeding Haemonchus contortus, significantly affect the health of UK grazing animals, such as sheep and camelids. Unlike other GINs, H. contortus causes anaemia and weakness rather than diarrhoea and historically affects warmer UK regions. With changing climates, its prevalence is increasing across the UK.

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July 06, 2026

England launches co-designed bovine TB strategy

Bovine TB control strategy for England.

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Cattle

July 06, 2026

Welsh cattle keepers will benefit from healthier, more productive herds.

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June 17, 2026

One new case of BTV-3 was confirmed in Staffordshire, England on 9 June 2026.

Current bluetongue cases.

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June 17, 2026

Free Webinar - Thin Ewes at Weaning: Causes, Investigation and Solutions

Join us for a practical working lunch webinar exploring how to identify, investigate and manage thin ewes around weaning time.

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June 11, 2026

Think it's Haemonchus? Don't panic - test first to be sure.

While recent reports and testing suggest increased interest and possible cases of haemonchosis (disease associated with Haemonchus infections) appearing further north across the country, the reasons aren’t fully understood yet.

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