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Animal health and welfare

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Sheep and goat identification

Electronic identification of sheep and goats
The identification and record keeping requirements for sheep and goats

Schmallenberg virus

Schmallenberg virus
Schmallenberg virus is a novel viral disease of cattle, sheep and goats.

Bovine TB

Bovine TB
Find out more about the Welsh Government's Bovine TB Eradication Programme.

Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency offices

Animal health offices - contact details
Information about Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency offices in Wales - where they are and how to contact them.
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The Welsh Government is responsible for the control and, where possible, the eradication of animal disease in Wales to improve the health and welfare of our animals.

The Welsh Government seeks to secure lasting improvements in the agriculture sector by:

  • Protecting and improving the quality of Welsh stock; and
  • Controlling and eradicating diseases.

Therefore providing a secure future for farmers in Wales. We also take action to prevent disease getting into the food chain by:

  • Monitoring animal movements.
  • Veterinary surveillance.
  • Ensuring that animals or meat from infected areas are not imported into Wales.

This section contains information about the health and welfare of livestock and pets.