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Chatter box 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. Chatter box

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Wales changes TB policy to reduce on-farm slaughter of cows
Wales changes TB policy to reduce on-farm slaughter of cows

Changes made to reduce impact on farmers.
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Live export ban set to become law
Live export ban set to become law

Animal welfare charities celebrate "momentous moment".
Case definition published for avian flu in cattle
Case definition published for avian flu in cattle

APHA adds definition following cases in US herds.
BSE case confirmed in Scotland
BSE case confirmed in Scotland

Precautionary measures have been put in place.
High risk of new bluetongue cases, APHA warns
High risk of new bluetongue cases, APHA warns

Midges expected to carry virus from northern Europe.
Avian flu may be spreading between cattle in USA
Avian flu may be spreading between cattle in USA

Herds in eight states have tested positive for the virus.
Avian flu impact puts poultry rare breeds under threat
Avian flu impact puts poultry rare breeds under threat

Rare breeds charity adds every native poultry breed to 'priority' category.
Poultry health course returns after five year break
Poultry health course returns after five year break

Avian influenza and Newcastle disease will be among the diseases covered.
NOAH updates medicine training for farmers
NOAH updates medicine training for farmers

The course now has a greater focus on disease prevention.
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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.
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