“DiseaseWatch UK is an independent biosecurity surveillance project and is not affiliated with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) or Defra/APHA. Reports are compiled from veterinary practitioner declarations and verified community reports. Professional statutory declarations and audit trails are logged under UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) solely for fraud prevention and epidemiological data integrity. DiseaseWatch UK does not provide formal veterinary diagnosis, treatment advice, or statutory disease notifications, and accepts no legal liability for veterinary costs or clinical outcomes.”