UK’s top scientists join forces to battle bird flu outbreaks
In today’s blog we look at the launch of a new consortium bringing researchers from across the UK together to tackle bird flu
Media coverage on grey squirrel contraceptive projects
In today's blog we look at media coverage of grey squirrel contraceptive projects and how the Roslin Institute's gene drive research is separate from Defra's support to the United Kingdom Squirrel Accord.
APHA and animal welfare during animal transport
We look at social media posts on animal welfare during animal transport.
Walkers' recycling scheme and Bluetongue virus detection in Yorkshire
Coverage of Walkers' new crisp packet recycling scheme and Bluetongue virus detection in Yorkshire.
Tuesday 14 November: Food waste, puppy smuggling, animal welfare, bathing water and Kigali.
On the blog today, we outline the ways we are tackling food waste in the UK and confirm our commitment to cracking down on illegal puppy smuggling and to driving high animal welfare standards.