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Prif Swyddog Milfeddygol Cymru | Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales.

Cymru
Joined June 2014
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Rydyn ni wedi cyrraedd carreg filltir arwyddocaol erbyn hyn, gan fod achosion o BTV-3 wedi'u cadarnhau ar fwy na 500 o ffermydd yn ystod y tymor hwn. Wrth i ni edrych ymlaen at 2027, rwy'n annog pob ceidwad da byw i frechu er mwyn amddiffyn eich buchesi a'ch diadelloedd.
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We are now reaching a significant milestone, with almost 500 farms across Wales with confirmed BTV-3 cases this season. As we look ahead to 2027, I urge all livestock keepers to vaccinate to protect your herds and flocks from Bluetongue. 🔗gov.wales/act-now-2027-says-…
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Webinar am y Tafod Glas, 5pm, 21 Hydref👇 Ymunwch i glywed yn uniongyrchol gan arbenigwyr a milfeddygon y diwydiant ar y sefyllfa ddiweddaraf, effaith y clefyd ar ffrwythlondeb defaid a gwartheg, a chanllawiau ymarferol.
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Bluetongue webinar, 5pm 21 October👇 Join to hear directly from industry experts and vets on the latest situation, the impact of the disease on sheep and cattle fertility, and practical guidance.
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Paratowch nawr, peidiwch ag aros: Dylai pob ceidwad adar yng Nghymru, p'un a ydynt yn cadw ychydig o adar anwes neu ddiadell fasnachol fawr, weithredu i amddiffyn eu hadar nawr, nid aros nes bod y risg yn cynyddu. llyw.cymru/paratowch-nawr-pe…
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Prepare now, don't wait: Every bird keeper in Wales, whether they keep a few pet birds or a large commercial flock, should act to protect their birds from Bird Flu now, not wait until the risk increases. gov.wales/prepare-now-dont-w…
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Pleser oedd cael ymweld â Chanolfan Addysg Milfeddygaeth Prifysgol Aberystwyth, gyda @LlyrGruffydd. Roedd yn wych cwrdd â'r milfeddygon a gweld y cynlluniau ar gyfer y flwyddyn academaidd newydd. Diolch yn fawr i bawb!
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I was pleased to visit Aberystwyth University's Veterinary Education Centre, along with @LlyrGruffydd. It was excellent to meet the vets and see plans for the new academic year. Diolch yn fawr i bawb!
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Heno - webinar y Tafod Glas 👇 nitter.cf/WGRural/status/2097236…
Don’t miss the next #BattleBluetongue webinar on 9 September (5-6pm). Chaired by @NatBeefAssocCEO, hear directly from Scottish Government, vets and industry experts including QMS on the latest disease situation and key information. ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongu…
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Dr Richard Irvine retweeted
#Bluetongue update - We have published a new dynamic heat map layer showing suspected and confirmed cases this season to help keepers monitor the disease. experience.arcgis.com/experi…
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Dr Richard Irvine retweeted
In the 2026 calving season, some farmers had only 50% of their cattle producing a viable calf. 🗣️ Speak to your vet about vaccination to protect your herd's health and your livelihood. Get trusted, up-to-date information on bluetongue ➡️ bit.ly/4fTqOiL
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🔵Y Tafod Glas – gwybod beth i fod yn wyliadwrus ohono! Gall symptomau clinigol gynnwys: • twymyn • cramennu ac wlserau o amgylch y trwyn • pen wedi chwyddo • glafoerio • cloffni 📱Os ydych yn amau Y Tafod Glas rhowch wybod i @APHAgovuk ar unwaith!
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🔵Bluetongue – know what to look out for! Clinical signs can include: • fever • crusting and ulcers around the muzzle area • swollen head • salivating • lameness 📱If you suspect Bluetongue notify @APHAgovuk immediately on 0300 303 8268!
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Dr Richard Irvine retweeted
Join us today for the latest Bluetongue update❗ Our Bluetongue webinar brings together industry experts to share the latest information and answer questions from the livestock sector. Join here👉 bit.ly/4gyhlfA Catch up on past webinars ➡️ bit.ly/4giMGEq
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Trafodwch frechu â’ch milfeddyg! nitter.cf/dan_lydiate/status/209…
Second dose of bluetongue vaccine giving the cattle just trying our best all we can do to try and prevent it
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🔵Diweddariad ar y Tafod Glas / Bluetongue Update regional meeting 📍Caerfyrddin / Carmarthen 🗓️Dydd Iau / Thursday 27 Awst / August 🕖19:00
Bluetongue is having a major impact in parts of the UK and the situation is evolving fast. We're running regional Bluetongue Update Meetings with local vets, @APHAgovuk /@DefraGovUK reps & industry specialists – here's where you can join us 🧵👇
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Second dose of bluetongue vaccine giving the cattle just trying our best all we can do to try and prevent it
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🔵Diweddariad ar y Tafod Glas / Bluetongue Update regional meeting 📍Caerfyrddin / Carmarthen 🗓️Dydd Iau / Thursday 27 Awst / August 🕖19:00
Bluetongue is having a major impact in parts of the UK and the situation is evolving fast. We're running regional Bluetongue Update Meetings with local vets, @APHAgovuk /@DefraGovUK reps & industry specialists – here's where you can join us 🧵👇
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Bluetongue remains a growing risk to livestock. Vaccination is the only viable long-term protection. 🩺Speak to your vet 💉Place vaccine orders 🐄🐑Source livestock safely ❗️Know the signs Don't buy more than you bargained for! Suspect disease? Notify @APHAgovuk 0300 303 8268
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