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FC - Issue 7
Below is the 7th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...
Cabinet Secretary declares extension of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
The Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths has declared an extension of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, covering the whole of Wales, by a further seven weeks, until 28 February 2017.
The Declaration of an Extension...
Avian Influenza confirmed in chickens and ducks on a premises in Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire
The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales has confirmed Avian Influenza H5N8 in a back yard flock of chickens and ducks on a premises in Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire. Prior to confirmation it was decided to cull the birds on strong suspicion...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N8) – Gatherings of Poultry Suspended
The Environment and Rural Affairs Secretary, Lesley Griffiths, has taken further action to protect poultry and captive birds from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza by introducing a temporary suspension on gatherings of some species of birds.
This follows the declaration...
FC - Issue 6
Below is the 6th issue of Farming Connect’s technical publication for farmers and foresters in Wales.
Published bi-monthly, it includes easy to digest facts and figures about a range of technical matters, along with the latest information and research from...