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Bat found with rare rabies-like virus in UK back garden

The virus has only been recorded in 59 out of 19,000 bats tested since 1986 and only across two species

The Independent UK

UK ‘not prepared’ for major animal disease outbreak like foot and mouth or bird flu

Watchdog calls for urgent action after government admits there is a “very high” risk of an outbreak to which it would be unable to respond effectively

The Independent UK

Government would struggle to cope with severe animal disease outbreak – watchdog

Outbreaks such as foot and mouth or bird flu can have major impacts on farming, economic growth, public health and wildlife, the NAO says.

The Independent UK

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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

UKHSA says risk to public very low after detection in genetic material of mosquitoes caught in Nottinghamshire

The Guardian - UK

Deadly West Nile virus found in UK mosquitoes. What you need to know

Experts said mosquito-borne diseases are expanding to new areas due to climate change

The Independent UK

West Nile virus identified in UK mosquitoes for first time

Health experts said the risk to the public is ‘very low’.

Evening Standard

Urgent warning over ‘savage’ invasive beetle species that could devastate UK crops

A feeding frenzy by the insect can weaken the plants and significantly reduce yields

The Independent UK

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Keep eye out for ‘savage’ potato-threatening Colorado beetle, Titchmarsh urges

The insects and their larvae, which feed on the foliage of potatoes and other plants, can spread quickly and wipe out crops, the TV presenter said.

Evening Standard

Less than 1% of UK biosecurity budget goes on tackling invasive species, figures show

Conservationists call for more funding and warn of danger to ‘cherished’ native species, from water voles to ladybirds

The Guardian - UK

Illegal transport of greyhounds from Scotland to England revealed by activists

Scots-based trainers racing greyhounds in England are transporting dogs “illegally” and councils are failing to ensure they comply with animal…

The National (Scotland)

Where did U.S. public health go wrong?

The field’s failure to integrate medical services in the mid-20th century set the stage for its current troubles

Salon

States, nonprofit groups file lawsuits to stop grant freeze - Roll Call

A group of national nonprofits filed a legal challenge Tuesday to halt the Trump administration’s vast freeze of federal grant funding.

Roll Call

MAHA? Address lack of social support

Restricting access to vaccines and going after the food industry won't Make America Healthy Again, experts say

Salon

Bird flu vaccine deal agreed to bolster pandemic preparedness

The UK Health Security Agency stressed there is no evidence at this stage to suggest the A(H5N1) virus will start spreading among humans.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

UK failing animals with just one welfare inspector for every 878 farms – report

Only 2.5% of more than 300,000 farms were inspected at least once in 2022 and 2023, researchers find

Evening Standard

Cause of death revealed after dozens of swans and other birds die in London canal

Concerning number of swans, geese, and other wild birds have been found dead in the Grand Union Canal in recent weeks

Evening Standard

Dozens of swans, geese and other wild birds found dead in London canal

The government is investigating the alarming number of bird deaths, the cause of which has not yet been confirmed

The Independent UK

Farmers warned as Greece reports outbreaks of bluetongue in sheep and goats

The outbreak was detected on 137 sheep and goats, killing 15 of them

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Israel's war in Gaza poses polio risks

Public health organizations call for a ceasefire to distribute humanitarian aid and to address growing health risks

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu confirmed among mass sub-Antarctic seal deaths as virus continues global spread

Scientists warn further spread could threaten fragile ecosystem, as tests show seals died of H5N1 on South Georgia island

The Guardian - UK

Wild birds gain immunity to avian flu in ‘encouraging sign’ amid deadly outbreak

Scientists find antibodies in Scottish populations of northern gannets and shags as poultry infections in Britain fall dramatically

Daily Mirror

UK's 3 bird flu hotspots revealed in interactive map - as 2 humans catch virus

While the exact location of the two bird flu cases remains unknown, an interactive map shows that three areas in England are currently at higher risk of an outbreak

The Independent UK

Government’s badger cull plan ‘deeply flawed’, damning report warns

Exclusive: Study sent to MPs accuses the Animal and Plant Health Agency of reverting to 1980s “old thinking”

Evening Standard

Jodie Marsh quizzed by RSCPA over meerkat pub visit

Jodie Marsh has hit out after her farm was visited by the RSPCA.

Wales Online

King Charles to get briefing on work to stop Avian Flu

Since October 2021 there have been more than 330 cases of avian influenza confirmed across the country

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