Latest AFBI animal disease surveillance report published
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The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute has released its latest quarterly animal disease surveillance report, covering April to June 2026. Based on post-mortem examination of carcasses submitted to its laboratories in Stormont and Omagh, the report provides accurate diagnoses and identifies underlying causes of mortality.
The report highlights a range of notable diagnoses, including:
- Porencephaly in a Limousin calf
- ZN positive bacterial pneumonia in a bovine foetus
- Black disease in a heifer
- Lymphoma in a one-week-old calf
- Abomasal emptying defect in a sheep
The report can be viewed at the link below:
Disease Surveillance Report 2026 No:2
AFBI’s monitoring programme provides important insights for farmers and veterinary professionals. This work supports wider efforts across the UK and Ireland to monitor and control livestock disease while protecting animal welfare and public health.
This regional, national and international surveillance network highlights the importance of early detection and coordinated reporting in managing and responding to endemic and emerging disease threats.
AFBI’s quarterly reports are a practical resource for the agri-food sector, helping identify trends, highlight risks and inform preventative strategies. Reports from 2005 to the present are available on the AFBI website here: