Press release: Avian influenza (bird flu) identified at Cheshire broiler breeder rearing unit
The risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency advises that bird flu poses a very low food safety risk. read more
DEFRA
Press release: Defra launches the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to help protect honey bees
Honey bees contribute directly to local food production and make an important contribution, through pollination, to crop production and the wider environment. read more
News story: Environment Bill resumes passage through Parliament
The landmark and world-leading legislation which will transform how we protect and enhance our environment has returned to Parliament. read more
Research and analysis: Bluetongue virus in Europe
Preliminary outbreak assessments, qualitative risk assessments and updated situation assessments for bluetongue virus in Europe. read more
Research and analysis: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and in the UK
Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and in the UK. read more