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4 August 2025
Answers to the most common questions about African swine fever (ASF).
8 August 2025
FAQs to ensure slaughterhouses have factual, up-to-date information about pre-designation.
8 August 2025
FAQs to ensure cutting plants have factual, up-to-date information about pre-designation.
23 July 2024
After some very wet weather in 2024, there is a heightened risk of ergot and fusarium infection in some crops, which poses a risk to livestock. Find out what is affected, what to look out for and what action you can take.
6 June 2025
Livestock farmers in the UK are being encouraged to be familiar with how to spot for signs of ergot and fusarium, as there could be an increased presence of the two types of fungi in grain harvested this summer.
2 July 2024
On 19 June 2024, Defra announced the availability further funds to help tackle endemic diseases.
2 July 2025
Medicines are used to treat disease in people and in animals. It is important to use medicines appropriately when animals are sick to protect their welfare and restore them to health. The aim is to use as little as possible, but it is also important to use as much as is necessary to prevent unnecessary suffering and maintain animal welfare
29 May 2024
The UK Pig Industry Welfare Training Platform has been updated to include best practice for moving and handling pigs outdoors and in straw pens.
6 June 2025
From improving livestock health to responsible medicine use, our resources can help you make your business more productive, profitable and resilient.
2 April 2024
Find out why relatives of lame sheep often become lame as well
3 July 2024
Resources for vets and vet-led teams with official and practical guidance for carrying out Annual Health and Welfare Reviews
13 October 2023
This report from the Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) recounts the activities of the council during 2021 and 2022.