Defra

Veterinary surveillance is the term used to describe everything we do both to collect information about diseases affecting animals and to make sure that the information gets to those who need it. The 10-year UK Veterinary Surveillance Strategy was launched in October 2003. It has been developed by Defra, the Scottish Executive and the Welsh Assembly together with the Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland working in partnership.

What's new on the veterinary surveillance web pages.

Want to find out more about an animal disease or condition?

We provide information about diseases that affect animals. Access our A-Z index of diseases. Some diseases must be reported to us. More information...

We also provide information on antimicrobial resistance.

Want to know more about our animals in the UK?

• Birds
• Camelids
• Cattle

• Deer
• Fish
• Goats

• Horses
• Pet animals
• Pigs

• Sheep
• Wildlife

Want to find out more about how we look for animal diseases in the UK?

We collect and publish information about animal diseases. This Information is available as surveillance reports or source data through the links below.

• What is Veterinary Surveillance?
• Surveillance reports and Surveillance data
• Access RADAR - Veterinary surveillance information system.
• Prioritisation Project
• Great Britain Poultry Register

Want to know more about animal diseases overseas?

Find out about the occurrence of animal disease outbreaks around the world and how we monitor them. Access our qualitative risk analyses which estimate the likelihood of disease entering the UK.

• Outbreaks of major animal diseases around the world.
• How we monitor disease outbreaks around the world.
• Qualitative Risk Assessments.

How will the UK Veterinary Surveillance Strategy make a difference?

Read our Strategy and about how we are implementing it. Contact us for more information.

• Veterinary Surveillance Strategy
• Progress implementing the surveillance strategy.
• What the strategy will do for you
• Interested in getting involved
• Wildlife Health Strategy
• Links to related websites