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Virus with links to yellow fever discovered in Scotland for first time

The usutu virus has been known to cause ‘significant’ blackbird population declines in many European countries, including the UK.

Evening Standard

Death of dozens of swans in Docklands was due to bird flu

Over 50 dead birds have been recovered by wildlife experts over the past week

Evening Standard

Dozens of dead swans found in London spark fears of bird flu outbreak

Authorities are investigating a possible bird flu outbreak after 30 dead swans were found

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Anger over Scottish salmon farm inspections amid 35m unexpected fish deaths

Animal Equality says two surprise inspections in three years suggests ‘embarrassingly poor’ level of scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among Thames Valley swans

Volunteer workers say increasing case numbers and dozens of dead birds raise fears spread is wider than recorded

The Guardian - UK

Scientists create pigs resistant to classical swine fever

Gene-edited animals remained healthy when exposed to highly contagious deadly disease

The Guardian - UK

Another Boston Judge Pushes Back Against Supreme Court Emergency Docket Ruling

The Lower Court Revolt Continues.

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Post-it notes and tiny trackers: behind the race to stop Asian hornets thriving in the UK

The invaders present a devastating threat to Britain’s pollinators – constant watchfulness and clever technology are needed to thwart their progress

The Guardian - UK

Viral Video Of Piglets Being Tortured Prompts Tesco, Asda, And More To Stop Supplies From Lincolnshire Pig Farm

Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons halt supplies from Somerby Top Farm after alleged pig abuse; Red Tractor suspends assurance as Cranswick apologises.

International Business Times UK

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

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

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Evening Standard

West Nile virus identified in UK mosquitoes for first time

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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…

Salon

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

Roll Call

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.

Salon

MAHA? Address lack of social support

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

Evening Standard

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.

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

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