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Coverage on His Majesty The King’s visit to Weybridge

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 10 March 2023 - Categories: Wildlife
King Charles speaking at Weybridge

There has been positive coverage in the Daily Express (p.9), on BBC Online, the Evening Standard, The Independent and Express and Star following His Majesty The King’s visit to the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge.

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UK’s top scientists join forces to battle bird flu outbreaks

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 21 June 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories

In today’s blog we look at the launch of a new consortium bringing researchers from across the UK together to tackle bird flu

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Rebuttal of claims on TB cull effectiveness

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 18 March 2022 - Categories: Weekly stories

In today’s blog, we look at a misleading report that claims badger culling is not effective in controlling TB.

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Field trials for TB vaccine and skin test kickstarted in England

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 7 July 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
A photo of a cow taking part in the clinical field trials.

In today’s blog, we look at the launch of the world’s first clinical field trials of the BCG vaccine and DIVA skin test.

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Walkers' recycling scheme and Bluetongue virus detection in Yorkshire

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 10 December 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
Photograph of two cows grazing in a field.

Coverage of Walkers' new crisp packet recycling scheme and Bluetongue virus detection in Yorkshire.

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Guidance on EU exit and pet travel

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 6 November 2018 - Categories: Weekly stories
A Jack Russell dog lying on a pet bed with a cat leaning down against it.

Coverage in the Telegraph of our guidance on pet travel.

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