Animal and Plant Health Agency

US confirms three new cases of flesh-eating screwworm in livestock

Department of Agriculture says new cases in Texas and New Mexico as officials move to combat parasite’s spreadThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm – two more in Texas and the other in New Mexico, according to the agency’s animal health arm. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said the two Texas cases affected a calf in La Salle county and a goat in Gillespie county.

Hazard identification for the risks to terrestrial animal health from the import of hay and straw

Hazard identification for the risks to terrestrial animal health from the import of hay and straw This summary outlines a hazard identification assessment which has been completed to identify the risk to terrestrial animal health from the import of hay and straw. Documents Details Defra’s UK Office for Sanitary and Phytosanitary Trade Assurance (UK SPS Office) is responsible for dealing with reactive risk assessments among other requests.

Bird flu (avian influenza): cases in wild birds

Bird flu (avian influenza): cases in wild birds Confirmed cases of wild birds with highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) in Great Britain. This report is produced by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). It is updated regularly with findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) – often referred to as bird flu – in wild birds in Great Britain.

U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, in Texas. The latest detection was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, roughly 5.6 miles from the first confirmed case announced earlier this month, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said Friday. Additional samples collected from the surrounding area have tested negative so far.

Millions of salmon deaths at Scottish farms disclosed after watchdog’s ruling

Millions of salmon deaths at Scottish farms disclosed after watchdog’s ruling

Millions of salmon deaths at Scottish farms disclosed after watchdog’s ruling

Sheep: TSE surveillance statistics

Sheep: TSE surveillance statistics Statistics on the active and passive surveillance of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in sheep in Great Britain. Documents Details Cases of TSE disease found in sheep from passive surveillance have been recorded since 1993. The UK started active surveillance in sheep in January 2002.

Goats: TSE surveillance statistics

Goats: TSE surveillance statistics Statistics on the active and passive surveillance of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in goats in Great Britain. Documents Details Cases of TSE disease found in goats from passive surveillance in Great Britain have been recorded since 1993. The UK started active surveillance in goats in January 2002.

Homeowners warned of strict rules on burying a pet at home

Homeowners warned of strict rules on burying a pet at home You may not be allowed to bury a cat, dog or rabbit in your own garden More than 60 per cent of homes in the UK have pets, with 17.2million households keeping an animal and 38million cats, dogs, rabbits and other companions living with us. When animals die it can be hard to know what to do with them - with a vet-led cremation costing up to £450. Animals from guinea pigs and hamsters to cats and dogs often get buried in a garden - but...