Content related to the topic: disease

16 July 2026

Bluetongue virus webinars

This webinar series provides the latest updates and presentations from industry experts on bluetongue virus.

9 January 2024

Defra survey highlights risks of disease in animal feed storage units

New Defra guidance on BSE and animal feed storage

12 July 2024

Limiting the spread of notifiable disease in pigs

January 2024: Preparation is key. Not only does it save time during an outbreak, but it can also help limit the impact too.

18 December 2023

Blood sampling guidance for pigs that are 13+ weeks of age

Download this factsheet for guidance on blood sampling pigs that are more than 13 weeks of age as part of the Annual Health and Welfare Review.

29 January 2026

Annual Health and Welfare Review: resources for vets

Resources for vets and vet-led teams with official and practical guidance for carrying out Annual Health and Welfare Reviews

1 June 2026

Bluetongue

Bluetongue is a non-contagious, viral disease affecting domestic and wild ruminants (primarily sheep and including cattle and goats), that is transmitted by insects, particularly biting midges.

1 September 2023

Don’t overlook the importance of quarantine

With ewe replacement and breeding tup sales in full swing, here is a timely reminder on the importance of quarantine.

1 August 2023

Post-movement TB testing rules are changing

25 March 2025

Protecting herd health and productivity when buying cattle

Tips for maintaining and improving the overall health, welfare, productivity and profitability of your herd.

7 April 2025

How much does disease cost pig producers?

Researchers from the universities of Liverpool and Bern (Switzerland) have used economic and population data from Defra, AHDB and AgroVision to answer this question.

7 December 2022

Beef & Lamb farmers get on board with the Medicine Hub

Acting as an online tool to help dairy, beef and sheep producers monitor and compare medicine use, the Medicine Hub was brought in to tackle the threat of antimicrobial resistance to the industry.

4 November 2022

Pig Health Scheme coming to an end

Following a review of projects, tools and services, AHDB is unable to fund the Pig Health Scheme beyond 2022