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Liberal Democrat MP Dr Danny Chambers said the UK needs to get serious and start preparing for the next animal disease outbreak

It follows ‘alarming findings’ from the National Audit Office on the Government and the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s ability to respond to a crisis

Warning as transitioning of the British Cattle Movement Service pushed back to 'some time in 2026'

National Audit Office study accuses Government of failing to plan despite greater disease risk

Meat industry backs move which will boost beef exports following ban

As African swine fever (ASF) continues its slow spread across Europe, UK pig producers are being encouraged to stay vigilant and tighten biosecurity

Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner writes about need to adhere to scrupulous biosecurity measures in the wake of foot-and-mouth cases detected in mainland Europe

The NFU has asked the Treasury for support in five key areas including a UK-wide £5.6 billion annual budget, a cross-government biosecurity plan, and a review on the clawback solution for changes to Inheritance Tax

Avian influenza remains a hot topic within the poultry sector, as cases continue to emerge in commercial poultry, captive birds and wild bird populations

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said new restrictions could protect British farmers from the threat posed by foot-and-mouth disease in mainland Europe