Surveillance for disease in extensively managed livestock

This focus article has been prepared by Sian Mitchell, veterinary investigation team lead of the APHA Carmarthen veterinary investigation centre.

Cattle surveillance in the autumn months

Arthur Otter, deputy lead of the APHA Cattle Expert Group, considers some of the most common diagnoses reached in cattle in autumn.

Avian botulism - a recurring paralytic disease of wild UK waterbirds

This focus article has been prepared by Paul Holmes from the APHA Diseases of Wildlife Scheme.

Equine influenza outbreaks in the UK: a practical approach to prevention

With outbreaks of equine influenza continuing to be reported in the UK, Richard Newton and Fleur Whitlock of the Animal Health Trust discusses practical steps that vets can promote and practise to reduce the risk of the virus spreading.

Equine viral arteritis: not just a reproductive disease

Following the recent confirmation of cases of equine viral arteritis in stallions in south-west England, James Crabtree of Equine Reproductive Services (UK) discusses the disease and its potential routes of spread into and around the UK.

Update on Klebsiella pneumoniae septicaemia outbreaks in preweaned pigs

This focus article has been prepared by Susanna Williamson, Cornelia Bidewell and Manal AbuOun of the APHA.

Health issues in breeding gamebirds

This focus article has been prepared by David Welchman, veterinary lead of the APHA Avian Expert Group, and Anna Brzozowska of the APHA Surveillance Intelligence Unit.

Surveillance of equine strangles: a new initiative

Abigail McGlennon from the Animal Health Trust introduces a new project to gather information on cases of strangles in horses throughout the UK.