...By developing and implementing organised disease control strategies, countries reduce their related public health and economic burdens. Most parts of Western and Central Europe have successfully eradicated rabies, and thanks...
...outbreak, the largest of its type in the UK, had far reaching effects including for international trade, but government vets played a central role in ensuring the outbreak was brought...
...used in science by maintaining compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (ASPA). The role of the inspector is central to the maintenance of public confidence that animals used in...
...contracts, service level agreements and lead on central assurance of operational performance and planning. If you are an effective communicator and leader, capable of inspiring teams to achieve the timely...
...Find out more below, and apply by Wednesday 6th March 2024 A twelve-month project leadership role engaging with private laboratories. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is part of the cross-government...
...advice on GMO trial applications and evaluating new research findings. Interested? Find out more below and apply by midday on 10 May 2024. Role details – Advisory Committee on Releases...
Defra Chief Veterinary Officer - Christine Middlemiss This week, the Animal and Plant Health Agency published its latest risk assessment of bluetongue virus entering Great Britain during 2024. It confirmed...
...within the UK as we see rising global temperatures, bringing diseases further north and it was detected through our annual BTV surveillance. Therefore, in February 2024 I was deployed away...
The Government Veterinary Services (GVS) are really excited to be exhibiting at the London Vet Show on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November. We will be on stand N70, so...
...who provide Defra and the Devolved Administrations with expertise on Foot and Mouth disease, African Swine Fever (ASF) and Bluetongue virus. Pirbright has a global reputation for its work and...
