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Airport opens new 'luxury' terminal for animals
The terminal features "departure lounges" where horses and livestock can rest while their travel documents are being processed.

Terminal 'sets new standards for veterinary services'

A magnificent 24/7 terminal for pets, birds, livestock and exotic animals has opened at John F. Kennedy airport in New York.

Described as a ‘luxury, airside hotel for creatures great and small,’ The ARK at JFK is the world’s first privately owned animal airport terminal.

Surrounded by 14 acres of land, the terminal features equine and aviary quarantine and export facilities, a veterinary hospital, boarding facilities, and spa and grooming services.

Available to all airlines, pet shippers and owners, the terminal also includes large animal handling systems and “departure lounges” where horses and livestock can rest while their travel documents are being processed.

“We developed The ARK concept to address the unmet needs for the import and export of companion, sporting and agricultural animals,” says John J. Cuticelli, Jr. CEO, Racebrook and founder and chairman of The ARK.

“Transporting live cargo by plane can be a complex and stressful process for owners and animals alike. Our goal is to create a more efficient and safe process by reducing the need for additional travel and offering trained animal care staff immediately pre-and post-flight.

“The ARK provides a healthy and comfortable environment and sets new international airport standards for comprehensive veterinary, kennelling and quarantine services.” 

Image (C) The ARK at JFK.

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.