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Study reveals benefits of crossbreeding flat-faced dogs
Brachycephalic-cross dogs proved healthier than purebred flat-faced breeds.
Brachycephalic-cross dogs proved healthier than purebred flat-faced breeds.
SCOPS issues advice on bluetongue virus
The group urges farmers to reconsider using midge repellents.
The group urges farmers to reconsider using midge repellents.
High antimicrobial levels found in Asian poultry
Study highlights major health implications for global food systems.
Study highlights major health implications for global food systems.
Zoo hails arrival of highly endangered chicks
Five secretarybirds hatch as part of an international breeding programme.
Five secretarybirds hatch as part of an international breeding programme.
Competition invites photographers to capture beauty of equines
The winning image will feature on the cover of the NEF Programme
The winning image will feature on the cover of the NEF Programme
BVA seeks urgent meeting on Welsh Animal Health Scheme
It says government 'seriously underestimated' streamlining impact.
It says government 'seriously underestimated' streamlining impact.
Guinea Pig Welfare Forum to return for third year
The one-day event will feature a diverse speaker line-up.
The one-day event will feature a diverse speaker line-up.
Monkeys form friendships with dogs, deer and pigs
The study is the first to map the surprising relationships.
The study is the first to map the surprising relationships.
Voting opens for BEVA Council
Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.
There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:
There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:
- Alexandre Triguino
- Angela Jones
- Beth Bryant
- Holly Rees
- Hugh Somerville
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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics
APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.
The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.
There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.
Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.
APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.
The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.
There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.
Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.
