7+ hour, 45+ min ago   (673+ words) Peak District farmers are being told "it's not too late to vaccinate" as cases of bluetongue virus pass 1,000 nationwide. Government figures show 1,132 confirmed cases of the insect-borne viral disease affecting sheep and cattle have been confirmed in the 2026-27 season. Organisers…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (343+ words) Technology capable of detecting lameness, stress and health problems in sheep before they become visible could play an increasing role in future welfare standards on Scottish farms, according to a new review of precision livestock farming (PLF) systems. The review,…...

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1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (491+ words) Th Welsh Government urges livestock keepers to remain vigilant and report suspected cases immediately The number of confirmed bluetongue cases in Wales has passed 100, with livestock keepers being urged to remain vigilant and consider vaccinating their animals. Where bluetongue cannot…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (508+ words) The biggest single-day ram sale in Europe is set to take place in the Scottish Borders despite disease restrictions imposed on much of neighbouring Dumfries and Galloway after cases of bluetongue were detected. More than 4,300 rams across 17 breeds will go…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (291+ words) Maximising output through the sale of healthy and viable lambs is a key determinant of profitability for every sheep enterprise. The approach to tupping and through in to early pregnancy is therefore a key period in the lambing calendar. Grass…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (360+ words) Case figures revealed at latest weekly webinar, where farmers in Scotland were also urged to plan ahead amid the prospect of the virus posing a longer-term threat. A map was shown at the webinar last night (9 September). The red triangles…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (404+ words) Rare breed sheep are once again grazing in the meadows on Hampstead Heath. The flock of five Norfolk Horn and Oxford Down ewes are part of a conservation project to explore how traditional grazing methods can help nature recovery preserve…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (302+ words) As of 7 September, Parliament had reported 942 affected premises across England, Scotland and Wales, with further reports awaiting confirmation. The official Defra and APHA update on 9 September recorded the later total. Keeping the dates and classifications clear is important: confirmed premises…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (420+ words) MPs have demanded answers from animal health agencies over vaccine shortages, testing delays and the UK’s preparedness for the escalating bluetongue outbreak. See also: New bluetongue map shows where virus is most active Confirmed cases continue to rise, with figures…...