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Welsh Government Rural Affairs
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Welsh Government Rural Affairs
@WGRural
This is the official @WelshGovernment channel for rural affairs. Siarad Cymraeg? Dilynwch 👉 @LlCCefnGwlad
- Earlier today, our Minister, Llyr Gruffydd answered his first Oral Questions as Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability. We caught up with him afterwards to find out how it went.
00:00 - Welsh Government Rural Affairs reposted
BTV-3 & BTV-8 vaccines are available in the UK. Speak to your vet, assess your farm’s risk, and use the tools and resources on ruminanthw.org.uk/bluetongue-vir… to make a plan for your herd or flock. Protect your livestock and your business. #BattleBluetongue
- The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has now been lifted. The risk of bird flu remains but has reduced. Protect the health and welfare of your birds by adopting strict biosecurity measures at all times. gov.wales/birdflu
- Rural Minister Llŷr Gruffydd met Sharon Hammond, Chair of the Bovine TB Programme Board, and Board members incl. Prof Glyn Hewinson (Chair, TB Technical Advisory Group) We’ll work with, and draw on the expertise of both groups as we implement a new approach to managing bovine TB
- Welsh Government Rural Affairs reposted
Pool party 💦🐶 Hydration: achieved Keeping cool: achieved Chaos: also achieved @DT_Darlington [Video description: a montage of video clips of dogs playing in the water, keeping cool in paddling pools and with a hose.]
00:00 - New Minister, new direction. Introducing the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, Llyr Gruffydd.
00:00 - The rules for holding a bird gathering in Wales have changed. Poultry and other captive bird gatherings are now permitted under a general licence. Any gathering including Anseriformes (ducks, geese and swans) will require a specific licence. Check here:
- We have entered the pre-election period ahead of the Senedd Election on 7 May, so we'll be pausing posts on this channel. We may still post urgent notifiable animal disease alerts where necessary. We'll be back after the election.
- Melissa Charles-Davies has been appointed Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Panel for Wales. The Panel plays an important role in providing independent advice to Welsh Ministers on agricultural wages and related matters.
- Welsh Government Rural Affairs reposted
Our social media accounts must operate differently as we approach the Senedd Election on 7 May. Election rules mean there are limits on what we can post and respond to from our social media channels in the period before the election. - Welsh Government Rural Affairs reposted
If you suspect a notifiable disease in your animals, you must report it immediately by calling: 📞 03000 200 301 if you’re in England 📞 03003 038 268 if you’re in Wales 📞 your local Field Services Office if you’re in Scotland gov.uk/guidance/find-…
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