http://wales.gov.uk/health/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://gwladonline.org/health/130417advise-for-horse-keepers/?lang=en The British Equine Association (BEVA) has published a new horse health checklist to help owners care for their animals. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:29:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130417advise-for-horse-keepers/?lang=en 2013-04-18T10:29:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130417disease-recognition-and-comb-workshops/?lang=en The National Bee Unit's Inspectorate team has joined forces with beekeeping associations across Wales to deliver a series of comb workshops. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:29:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130417disease-recognition-and-comb-workshops/?lang=en 2013-04-17T10:29:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130315fly-grazing/?lang=en The action of irresponsible owners who release their horses onto land over which they have no authority to graze. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:29:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130315fly-grazing/?lang=en 2013-03-15T11:29:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130315european-union-pig-directive/?lang=en Provisions introduced by the European Union Pig Directive that lay down minimum standards for the protection of pigs, have come into effect. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:29:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130315european-union-pig-directive/?lang=en 2013-03-15T11:29:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130220ahws-steering-group-meeting/?lang=en The first meeting of the Animal Health and Welfare Strategy (AHWS) steering group in 2013 was held on the 30th of January. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:29:33 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130220ahws-steering-group-meeting/?lang=en 2013-02-20T11:29:33Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130220biosecurity-statement/?lang=en Farmers should review, monitor and improve the bio-security of their farm. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:29:33 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130220biosecurity-statement/?lang=en 2013-02-20T11:29:33Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130220lambcropsurveylaunch/?lang=en The livestock industry has launched a survey aimed at capturing the impact of last year’s poor weather and prevalence of disease across Great Britain. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:29:33 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130220lambcropsurveylaunch/?lang=en 2013-02-20T11:29:33Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130204surveillance-2014-consultation/?lang=en A consultation on the future delivery of scanning surveillance for animal related threats in England and Wales. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:29:33 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130204surveillance-2014-consultation/?lang=en 2013-02-04T11:29:33Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130122-livestock-welfare-severe-weather/?lang=en Protect your animals during severe weather. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130122-livestock-welfare-severe-weather/?lang=en 2013-01-22T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130117wales-tb-commitment-recognised/?lang=en Approval of the UK bovine TB eradication programme for 2013 has been secured from the European Commission. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130117wales-tb-commitment-recognised/?lang=en 2013-01-17T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130117first-year-badger-vaccination-complete/?lang=en The first year of the badger vaccination project in the Intensive Action Area (IAA) has been completed. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130117first-year-badger-vaccination-complete/?lang=en 2013-01-17T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/130117experts-consider-tb-vaccine/?lang=en International experts gathered in Cardiff in December to consider how cattle vaccination could contribute to TB eradication in Wales in the future. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/130117experts-consider-tb-vaccine/?lang=en 2013-01-17T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121221cattle-vaccination-tb/?lang=en International experts have gathered in Cardiff to consider how cattle vaccination could contribute to TB eradication in Wales and beyond. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:26:33 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121221cattle-vaccination-tb/?lang=en 2012-12-21T12:26:33Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121120derbyshirestudytour/?lang=en A group of 21 farmers from West Wales recently visited one of the top-performing suckler cow farms in the UK. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121120derbyshirestudytour/?lang=en 2012-11-20T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121120adviceforpregnantwomen/?lang=en If you are pregnant, you should avoid close contact with sheep during the lambing season as you could be at risk from infections that occur in some ewes. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121120adviceforpregnantwomen/?lang=en 2012-11-20T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121111herdtbstatus/?lang=en On 1 January 2011 a number of key changes took effect in relation to TB terminology and TB breakdown policy. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121111herdtbstatus/?lang=en 2012-11-15T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121111areyoumaking/?lang=en The TB Eradication Boards would like to remind farmers and vets that the cattle passport sticker scheme can make a real difference in keeping cattle purchasers informed about testing dates. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121111areyoumaking/?lang=en 2012-11-15T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121111bluetonguevaccinations/?lang=en Farmers are now able to vaccinate their livestock against Bluetongue using approved vaccines. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121111bluetonguevaccinations/?lang=en 2012-11-15T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121111wetsummerdisease/?lang=en Peredur Hughes, Chair of the Animal Health and Welfare Strategy Steering Group, has issued the following reminders to farmers on protecting their livestock from disease, following the wet summer. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121111wetsummerdisease/?lang=en 2012-11-13T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121111peredurhughes/?lang=en The next meeting of the steering group will be on 30 January 2013. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:57:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121111peredurhughes/?lang=en 2012-11-13T12:57:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121029consultation/?lang=en Please submit your comments by 05 November 2012. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:14:50 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121029consultation/?lang=en 2012-10-29T15:14:50Z http://gwladonline.org/health/121012diseaseprioritiesagreed/?lang=en The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Strategy Steering Group has agreed their priorities for 2012/13. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:14:50 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/121012diseaseprioritiesagreed/?lang=en 2012-10-12T14:14:50Z http://gwladonline.org/health/120928schmallenbergvirus/?lang=en Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) antibodies have recently been detected in three cows and one calf on premises in Ceredigion. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:50:58 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/120928schmallenbergvirus/?lang=en 2012-09-28T11:50:58Z http://gwladonline.org/health/120928protectanimalsatkilling/?lang=en The consultation will run from 24 September until 5 November. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:50:58 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/120928protectanimalsatkilling/?lang=en 2012-09-28T11:50:58Z http://gwladonline.org/health/120424bees/?lang=en The workshops have been designed to help participants develop their knowledge, understanding and diagnosis of the key disease threats to their bees. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:50:58 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/120424bees/?lang=en 2012-05-11T11:50:58Z http://gwladonline.org/health/110908preparinglivestock/?lang=en A new dvd offers advice to farmers on the best way to prepare their ivestock for markets – and therefore maximising their price. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:58:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/110908preparinglivestock/?lang=en 2011-09-08T09:58:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/110620ukdeclaredbluetonguefree/?lang=en The UK will be declared “Bluetongue free” on 5 July 2011 which means that Bluetongue restrictions on exporting sheep and cattle will be lifted. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:12:25 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/110620ukdeclaredbluetonguefree/?lang=en 2011-06-20T10:12:25Z http://gwladonline.org/health/110426johnesdiseaseincattle/?lang=en Johne's disease is caused by a bacteria (Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis) often referred to as Map. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:39:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/110426johnesdiseaseincattle/?lang=en 2011-04-26T21:39:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/threatofafricanhorsesickness/?lang=en Animal Health (Agency) and stakeholders have considered measures to be used in an outbreak of African Horse Sickness in Wales. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:39:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/threatofafricanhorsesickness/?lang=en 2011-03-16T07:39:00Z http://gwladonline.org/health/110106beddingguide/?lang=en Straw may be the bedding material of choice for livestock, but cost and availability mean that many farmers are now looking for alternatives. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:39:00 GMT http://gwladonline.org/health/110106beddingguide/?lang=en 2011-01-06T22:39:00Z