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Dairy farmer Michael Williams and his vet Rhiannon Lewis are utilising historical test data on-farm to identify ‘residual disease risk' in clear-testing cattle, through the identification and management of high-risk animals for slaughter and improved biosecurity

With cases of bluetongue now reported as far north as Yorkshire, FG chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to the UK, Welsh and Scottish Chief Veterinary Officers on the current situation

Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer Richard Irvine: "Wales has never had a case of bluetongue, but with the changing situation, we are encouraging people to be vigilant and prepared for bluetongue"

On September 18 the Sêr Cymru Centre of Excellence for Bovine TB at Aberystwyth University will be hosting its annual conference. This year the event focuses on the social dimensions of managing bovine TB in cattle

From the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss declaring a bluetongue-restricted zone across Norfolk and Suffolk to advice on combatting theft and criminal damage through improving farm security - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

Following the Brian May documentary broadcast on BBC last week, Farmers Guardian looks at the impact of the programme on the farming sector.

Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies said he wanted the board to be represented 'largely' by farmers, with a farmer also set to be named its chair

Sally Kitchiner, 24, is a veterinary surgeon at Hampden Vets. She is from Shillington in Bedfordshire.

The incoming chief executive will adopt the role in a challenging climate, with increased scrutiny on the agency to effectively deal with multiple disease threats facing farming

Kate is a fifth-generation farmer running the 750-hectare (1,853-acre) Hundleshope 51AVÊÓƵon the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland