Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) / Rural Payments Agency
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A funded annual vet visit for England's cattle, sheep, pig and poultry keepers, plus a follow-up payment for tackling an endemic disease identified during that visit — part of Defra's long-term Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, developed jointly with industry. Covers the vet's diagnostic testing, biosecurity/medicines review, and bespoke advice, plus (for the follow-up) actions such as disease testing or vaccination against a priority endemic disease. Payment rates for both the review and the follow-up increased by an average of 16% from 22 January 2026, though published figures for the exact per-species amounts vary between sources re-checked in September 2026 (do not rely on a single figure without checking the live 'How much you can claim' guidance). You can claim up to 3 reviews and 3 follow-ups per species before June 2027.
Amount
A funded vet visit plus per-species payments for the review and a subsequent endemic disease follow-up, increased by an average of 16% from 22 January 2026 — exact current per-species figures are inconsistently reported across sources, so check the live gov.uk guidance before relying on a specific amount
Deadline
Rolling / no fixed deadline
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You can also do this yourself for free via the official sourceSet up an Improve Animal Health and Welfare (IAHW) agreement via the 'Get funding to improve animal health and welfare' service on gov.uk, then arrange the review with your own vet or a vet-led team.
View official sourceLast verified: 1 September 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.