{"id":14865,"date":"2024-06-17T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/?p=14865"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:36:49","slug":"endemic-diseases-funding-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/en-uk\/blog\/endemic-diseases-funding-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding to tackle endemic diseases in England"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hw-blog\">\n\n  <div class=\"hw-hero\">\n    <div class=\"hw-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"hw-kicker\">Farmer Guide<\/div>\n\n      <h1>Annual Health and Welfare Review: funding and support for livestock farmers<\/h1>\n\n      <p class=\"hw-intro\">\n        The Annual Health and Welfare Review gives livestock farmers in England access to funded veterinary support,\n        tailored health advice, and opportunities to test for endemic disease. It is a practical way to improve herd and flock health,\n        strengthen biosecurity, and support long-term farm productivity.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"hw-meta\">\n        <span>Livestock health<\/span>\n        <span>Vet support<\/span>\n        <span>Farm compliance<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hw-wrap hw-stats\">\n    <div class=\"hw-stat-grid\">\n      <div class=\"hw-stat\">\n        <span class=\"hw-stat-number\">1<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hw-stat-label\">Funded yearly vet review for eligible farmers<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hw-stat\">\n        <span class=\"hw-stat-number\">2<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hw-stat-label\">Support for disease testing and health planning<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hw-stat\">\n        <span class=\"hw-stat-number\">3<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hw-stat-label\">Funding available for beef cattle and sheep<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hw-stat\">\n        <span class=\"hw-stat-number\">4<\/span>\n        <span class=\"hw-stat-label\">Better records help farmers stay compliant<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hw-wrap hw-content\">\n\n    <div class=\"hw-section\">\n      <h2>What is the Annual Health and Welfare Review?<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        The Annual Health and Welfare Review is part of the government\u2019s support for livestock farmers in England.\n        It provides access to a fully funded yearly vet visit, giving cattle and sheep farmers the opportunity to receive tailored\n        health and welfare advice and carry out testing for endemic diseases.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        These reviews are designed to help farmers improve herd and flock health, boost productivity,\n        and support more sustainable farming practices.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"hw-quote\">\n        \u201cBetter animal health supports stronger productivity, improved resilience, and more sustainable farming systems.\u201d\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hw-section\">\n      <h2>Why this support matters<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        Reducing the impact of endemic diseases can deliver major benefits on farm.\n        Healthier animals generally perform better, incur fewer costs, and contribute to more efficient systems overall.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        There are wider benefits too, including lower greenhouse gas emissions through improved efficiency,\n        reduced antibiotic use, and stronger biosecurity across the farm.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"hw-list\">\n        <li>Improve herd and flock health<\/li>\n        <li>Support better long-term productivity<\/li>\n        <li>Reduce reliance on antibiotics<\/li>\n        <li>Strengthen disease prevention and biosecurity<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hw-section\">\n      <h2>What funding is available?<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        Farmers in England can access financial support through the Annual Health and Welfare Review\n        and associated funding packages.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h3>Annual review payments<\/h3>\n      <ul class=\"hw-list\">\n        <li><strong>\u00a3522<\/strong> for a beef cattle review<\/li>\n        <li><strong>\u00a3436<\/strong> for a sheep review<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h3>Additional funding options<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Further payments are available depending on herd or flock health status:\n      <\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"hw-list\">\n        <li><strong>\u00a3215<\/strong> for beef cattle herds with no BVD detected<\/li>\n        <li><strong>\u00a3837<\/strong> for beef cattle herds where BVD is present<\/li>\n        <li><strong>\u00a3639<\/strong> for sheep health improvement actions<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>\n        This additional funding supports more in-depth disease testing and provides practical guidance\n        on how to reduce or eliminate disease from your farm.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hw-section\">\n      <h2>Tailored health planning for your farm<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        As part of the process, farmers work with their vet to choose the most appropriate health improvement measures\n        for their own system.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        For sheep enterprises, this may include selecting from a range of targeted health packages based on the specific\n        challenges within the flock. Farmers can also receive support for biosecurity assessments, disease risk identification,\n        and practical advice on reducing disease spread within and between farms.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hw-section\">\n      <h2>How to access the funding<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        To access this support, farmers must first complete an Annual Health and Welfare Review with a vet of their choice.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        To be eligible, you will need:\n      <\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"hw-list\">\n        <li>A Single Business Identifier (SBI) linked to a County Parish Holding (CPH) number registered in England<\/li>\n        <li>11 or more beef cattle<\/li>\n        <li>Or 21 or more sheep<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>\n        Eligible farmers can enter into a multi-year agreement to complete the review annually\n        and access additional funding options over time.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hw-section\">\n      <h2>How Herdwatch can help with compliance and records<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        Keeping accurate records is a key part of meeting compliance requirements and getting the most from health\n        and welfare schemes. Herdwatch helps simplify this by keeping everything in one place.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h3>Register OFF movements in seconds<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Select the animals you are moving and Herdwatch will notify CTS instantly, helping you stay compliant.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h3>Register ON movements quickly<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Scan the barcode on the animal passport using the app. Herdwatch notifies BCMS and automatically pulls in all animal details.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h3>Ensure accurate data is sent on time<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Compliance is critical in any beef enterprise. Herdwatch helps ensure movement data is recorded correctly\n        and submitted in the required format.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h3>Report animal deaths easily<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Select the animal and report directly to BCMS through the app. You then have seven days to return the passport,\n        helping you stay on track.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hw-section\">\n      <h2>Make the most of available support<\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        The Annual Health and Welfare Review and associated funding provide a valuable opportunity to improve herd\n        and flock health while receiving financial support.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        By combining veterinary advice with accurate records and strong farm management practices, farmers can reduce disease risk,\n        improve productivity, and build more resilient livestock systems.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hw-cta\">\n      <h2>Keep farm records organised with Herdwatch<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Stay on top of movement records, animal health, and compliance tasks with one simple app built for livestock farmers.\n      <\/p>\n      <div class=\"hw-buttons\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/herdwatchng.app.link\/MeKoA6VaqKb\" class=\"hw-btn hw-btn-primary\">\n          Download the Free App\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/en-uk\/free-trial\/\" class=\"hw-btn hw-btn-secondary\">\n          Request an Instant Quote\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farmer Guide Annual Health and Welfare Review: funding and support for livestock farmers The Annual Health and Welfare Review gives livestock farmers in England access to funded veterinary support, tailored health advice, and opportunities to test for endemic disease. 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