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Animal health and welfare

Welsh Assembly Government

Animal health and welfare

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

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

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

therefore providing a secure future for farmers in Wales.

Related Links

This Code provides guidance on when and what measures need to be taken to control the spread of ragwort.
Find out more about the Welsh Assembly Government's Bovine TB Eradication Programme
Bluetongue is an insect-borne viral disease, and all species of ruminants can catch it. In this section you can find out more information on the disease and what the latest situation is.
The movement of livestock in Wales must adhere to the conditions of the appropriate General Licence.
Information about animal health offices in Wales - where they are and how to contact them.