Government announces 拢1bn investment in new national biosecurity centre

The new scientific campus in Surrey, will serve as the UK鈥檚 foremost animal biosecurity facility as part of the new National Security Strategy

24 June 2025 鈥� 3 min read

A 拢1 billion investment into a new national biosecurity centre has been announced today (June 24) which the Government claims will enhance the country's ability to prevent a future pandemic. The...

More bluetongue-related abortions and birth defects reported on farms

Vets have raised concern that current bluetongue testing arrangements may inadvertently weaken disease surveillance

Chris Brayford

27 March 2026 鈥� 3 min read

Animal Health

Letters: "It is not well known that the British Government was no longer in charge of policy on foot-and-mouth in 2001"

This week from 草榴社区 Guardian readers: Duncan Pickard, Balmullo, Scotland, discusses the risks of illegal meat imports and the lessons from past foot-and-mouth outbreaks, questioning whether the UK is now better prepared to respond

Duncan Pickard

24 March 2026 鈥� 1 min read

Animal Health

2001 UK foot-and-mouth outbreak - 25 years on: "Strong border controls remain vital"

25 years on from the foot-and-mouth crisis in the UK, Ashford Port Health Authority said border security controls play a critical role in maintaining national biosecurity, protecting farmers' livelihoods and supporting the long-term resilience of the agricultural sector

Chris Brayford

19 March 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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