Diseases

When there’s talk of a disease outbreak it’s only natural to worry about pets or livestock.

Find out where you can get the latest information, and what to do if you suspect that some animals you own or have seen may be infected.

General advice

• Seek advice from your vet
  If you are concerned about the health of your animals, you should always seek expert advice from your vet.
   
• Keep up-to-date with Defra
  The latest information on disease outbreaks, including precautions to take and how to report disease, is available from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). 
  
  Visit: www.defra.gov.uk
  Call the Defra Helpline: 08459 33 55 77
  Email: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
   
• Search our FAQs
  Looking for advice on a particular issue? Try searching our FAQs on the right.
   
• Contact us
  If you are worried about the health or welfare of some animals you have seen, call our 24-hour cruelty line: 0300 1234 999.