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For an update on the AI situation in Wales see : https://www.gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu-current-restrictions

Due to the escalating number and expanding area of cases of avian influenza in kept and wild birds, the AIPZ with mandatory housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds will be extended to the whole of England for all keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products (even if they keep fewer than 50 birds). These measures will come into force from 00:01 on Thursday 06 November. All keepers of over 50 birds and all keepers who sell

Bluetongue has now been reported on the Welsh borders in Monmouthshire https://www.gov.wales/bluetongue-virus-confirmed-near-tintern-monm...

We've added a new information sheet to our Care Sheet page. Its Lighting for Captive Reptiles: A Practical Guide . It will help give you...

We recently became of the Animal Welfare Footprint Institute and they have some very interesting ideas. To quote them, they are trying to...

The first in our new series of 'Best Life' pet care books has been published today. 'Best Life for Pet Budgerigars' shows how you can...

Defra have finally published the new Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain (‘the Standards’). This document has been...

Due to the reduction of the avian influenza risk to poultry and captive birds, housing measures in England have now been lifted. The...

Bluetongue pre-movement testing exemptions have been extended from 15 May and now apply until 12 June 2025, unless you are notified...

If you're in England, you can probably let your chickens roam free! The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures for poultry and...

Have you been to Seren Vets? We like it. We like it so much that we're going to be working out of there so if you're in Wales and wish to...

The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund have issued the following information as an update on what appears to be a new, highly virulent...

It looks as though avian influenza is back. For the latest situation in England see Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in...

Sadly due to circumstances Origin Vets will be changing our clinic availability from the end of January 2025. We will be primarily...

New legislation was passed earlier this year that will raise the requirements for the keeping of primates by private individuals in...

Bluetongue virus serotype 3 was confirmed on 26 August 2024. For those zoological collections with ruminants and camelids, plus private...

Update 11 November 2024 There has been a case of Avian flu documented in England. As yet there are no cases in Wales. All bird keepers...

Its depressing but not unexpected. WWF report that average global wildlife populations have fallen by nearly three-quarters since 1970....

At Origin Vets one of our driving missions is conservation. Ultimately that's why we get out of bed on a morning. The work we do with...

As of the 1st of October 2024 it is a legal requirement to register poultry and other captive birds with APHA. The UK bird-keeping world...