This is a great article by Defra PermSec Tamara Finkelstein . As the government veterinary profession we have very specific skills and qualifications but working and sharing learning with the policy profession is essential for us to do our job well.

The first #Bluetongue BTV3 case in 24/25 has been confirmed near Norwich, Norfolk. A 20km Temporary Control Zone has been put in place. Movement restrictions apply. See GOV.UK for more info: gov.uk/bluetongue

Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State @DefragovUK visited APHA Weybridge & VMD colleagues yesterday to find out more about the work of our scientists & how we’re the 1st line of defence in helping protect GB from animal disease threats like #Bluetongue

Government vets continue to work with farmers and vets around the clock to slow the spread of BTV in GB.

It was great to host the UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officers and team at our Weymouth lab to share our aquatic animal health research and how we support the high health status of aquatic animals in the UK. We look forward to continued work together to support #aquaticanimalhealth

For a taste of what we do, here’s Government vet Sasha expertly taking about the Bluetongue outbreak. 👇

Who’s going to the London Vet Show? Please do come and talk to us about veterinary careers in government - stand N70! vets.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/07/gov…

Great first day at #LVS24 - join us tomorrow at stand N70!

Thank you to all those that stopped to talk about all things vetty in Government! vets.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/21/gov…

Reminder: An #AvianInfluenza Prevention Zone is now in force across the East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. See GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…

And now a housing order to come into force from 23/12 to protect poultry- pls see 👇

Preparedness for exotic animal diseases, include FMD, is what Government Vets do 24/07. This is crucial for protecting livelihoods, our economy and food security.

What measures are you taking to stop #birdflu entering your flock? Use boot dips or change your footwear when tending to your birds. Clean and disinfect your equipment. Here are some helpful tips from Jo at Windrush Chickens and Geese.

Vet roles in Government recognised by the BBC News (UK)! We protect, animal welfare, animal health, food safety and lots more.

Just announced by UK Research and Innovation and co-funded by Defra UK £20M Call for Interdisciplinary research to tackle epidemic threats to animals, humans or plants for up to five years ukri.org/opportunity/in…

Hear about the latest BTV-3 situation and learnings from disease impact research from APHA experts on the next Ruminant Health & Welfare #BattleBluetongue webinar - powered by AHDB 5-6 pm, Wed 30 April via bit.ly/424PVbo

Years of hard work by government vets working with private vets and farmers to get to this point! 🎉

Great new blog piece from Dr Natalie Sampson MRCVS on veterinary public health and building the workforce to deliver #foodgov #welshgovernment Vets.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/03/cha…

Great to see James Rebanks talking about bTB. There’s some great information on the TB Hub on reducing your risk through good purchasing decisions. #bovineTB #TBHub