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Bluetongue virus risk set out for the year ahead

Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer

Bluetongue virus risk set out for the year ahead

This week, the Animal and Plant Health Agency published its latest risk assessment of bluetongue virus entering Great Britain during 2024. It confirmed a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) into GB livestock …

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How we adapted on the ground to better deal with bird flu

Posted by: Simon Hall, Posted on: 5 July 2017 - Categories: Disease outbreak
Bird flu biohazard poster. The sign says Notice, Avian Influenza Keep out. There is yellow tape saying Animal Disease Control Precautions, the Defra Logo and No entry.

...allow exports Cleansing and disinfection was another example of something heavily influenced by APHA experts, delivering benefits well beyond the individual premises. We can't declare freedom from avian influenza to...

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CVOs supporting the BCVA 50th anniversary Send A Cow appeal

Posted by: Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Posted on: 22 June 2017 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services
Chief Veterinary Officers pictured with members from the Send a Cow support team.

...Veterinary Officers. There are differences because there are more factors to consider than just veterinary advice. The latest science and academic papers, there is rarely only one option with some...

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A daunting but rewarding career as a government vet

Posted by: Dr Christine Middlemiss BVMS MRCVS, Posted on: 11 April 2017 - Categories: Professional development
Dr Christine Middlemiss

...the latest knowledge; I built a collaborative group with field vets, farmers and industry bodies to explore how the virus might work in our animal populations and what farmers and...

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Welcome to the government vets’ blog

Posted by: Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Posted on: 27 March 2017 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services
Photo of Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer

Nigel Gibbens, Government Chief Veterinary Officer Welcome to the government vets’ blog. This blog has been created to allow government vets to share their experiences and raise awareness of the...

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Life is never dull as an APHA vet

Posted by: Estevao Simoes, Posted on: 30 November 2016 - Categories: Professional development
Picture of Estevao Simoes

...because we work with a team of other vets and have access to specialised veterinary networks at a national level. In fact one of the most satisfying things I have...

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World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2016

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 18 November 2016 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services
Graphic showing UK sales of antibiotics for animals are at a 4-year low

To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2016, we spent the week highlighting the work we're doing to help the fight against antibiotic resistance. See a selection of tweets about...

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The proud history of our Government Veterinary Services

Posted by: Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Posted on: 1 November 2016 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services
Photo of anthrax laboratory at Alperton Lodge in the 1910s

Next year, we will celebrate the centenary of the opening of the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Weybridge. It's a great opportunity to reflect on our achievements and look ahead at...

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Answering your questions on Antimicrobial Resistance

Posted by: Blog team, Posted on: 11 October 2016 - Categories: Government Veterinary Services
Nigel Gibbens and Javier Dominguez on their laptops answering questions on AMR on Twitter

...Standards Agency Veterinary Director Javier Dominguez took part in a Twitter Q&A to answer your questions around use of antibiotics in animals. https://storify.com/DefraGovUK/amr-twitter-q-a Subscribe to the blog for email updates....

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Bluetongue disease risk: we must remain vigilant (and what we can do)

Posted by: Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Posted on: 22 July 2016 - Categories: Disease outbreak
Sheep standing in straw looking at the camera

...further information on our Bluetongue Virus Control strategy is available on GOV.UK. Detailed information on the disease including the latest updates on risk and vaccine availability can be found on...

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