Appointment: 11 November 2025

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment.




Bluetongue: latest situation

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.




Salmonella: test your breeding chickens

When and how to test for salmonella if you breed chickens, and what happens if a flock tests positive.
Testing is part of the salmonella national control programme (NCP).




Salmonella: test your breeding turkeys

When and how to test for salmonella if you breed turkeys, and what happens if a flock tests positive. Testing is part of the salmonella national control programme (NCP).




Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade

UKHSA’s early season data shows vaccination remains best defence alongside good respiratory hygiene as flu activity rises.