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Video to help farmers reduce TB risks

A training video has been jointly funded by Defra, NFU, the Welsh Government and the National Animal Disease Information Service.

It is hoped that farmers accessing the video will receive guidance on reducing the risks of their cattle contacting TB from wildlife. The information and advice provided on the video is drawn from behavioural and observational studies, which have been carried out by researchers at the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera).

Jim Paice, Minister for Agricultural, stated:

"Good wildlife biosecurity will help to reduce the risk of cattle getting TB, and this video will help ensure farmers have the most up-to-date advice to take simple and effective steps.

"TB is a devastating disease and good biosecurity is part of the comprehensive package of measures we need to get the disease under control and start to eradicate it."

The video forms part of the wider TB eradication programme and implements a recommendation made by the Bovine TB Eradication Group for England in their 2009 Progress Report that highlighted the need to provide TB affected farmers with more effective and better focused support and advice.

For more information and to see the video, please click here


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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'