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40,000 sows now covered under disease charter
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The charter was launched in June to encourage producers to share information quickly in the event of an outbreak.
Sign up described as a "good start"

The significant disease charter now covers 40,000 sows across the United Kingdom as part of the overall plan to tackle porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDv) should it arrive in the country.

The significant disease charter, run by AHDB Pork on behalf of the Pig Health and Welfare Council, is an extension of the swine dysentery charter.

It was launched in June to encourage producers to share information quickly in the event of an outbreak,  making control and elimination of the disease easier and faster.

Martin Smith, AHDB Pork's veterinary manager, said: “It is part of a joined-up approach across industry which has proved extremely effective in Canada.

“Allied to this is a series of standard operating procedures which have all been published on the AHDB Pork website. These tell people across the supply chain what their responsibilities are in the event of an outbreak and also define the lines of communication.”

Martin said: “While 40,000 sows is a good start for the charter, it still only represents 10 per cent of the national herd. I would urge all producers to sign up as the charter is for their benefit.”

The disease charter is tied in with plans to make PEDv a notifiable disease and Defra is currently seeking industry views on the subject.  

To make a comment, visit https://defra.dialogue-app.com/controlling-porcine-epidemic-diarrhoea

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.