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Iraq reports first H5N1 outbreaks in 10 years
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A total of 77,101 birds died and 641,498 have been culled. (stock photo)
Over 640,000 birds culled so far
 
Outbreaks of avian influenza H5N1 have been reported in Iraq for the first time in 10 years, according to a disease alert by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Six outbreaks were reported by Dr Salah Fadhil Abbas, director general of the Veterinary Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture in Baghdad. Beginning in mid-December 2015, the last outbreak occurred in February this year.

A total of 77,101 birds died and 641,498 have been culled. The source of the outbreaks is not yet known.

Movement controls and screening are in place inside the country, as well as disinfection and disinfestation.

Official destruction of animal products and disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste, is being carried out.

Other measures being applied include traceability, quarantine, surveillance, zoning and control of wildlife reservoirs.

 

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RCVS Knowledge appoints Veterinary Evidence editor-in-chief

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 RCVS Knowledge has welcomed Professor Peter Cockcroft as editor-in-chief for Veterinary Evidence.

A world-renowned expert in evidence-based veterinary medicine, Prof Cockcroft will lead the strategic development and editorial quality of the open-access journal. He was previously in the role from 2017-2020.

Katie Mantell, CEO of RCVS Knowledge, said: "We are excited about the extensive knowledge of evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical veterinary research that Peter brings, and we look forward to working with him over this next phase of the journal's development." 

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Defra to host bluetongue webinar for vets

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be hosting a webinar for veterinary professional on bluetongue on Thursday, 25 April 2024.

Topics covered will include the transmission cycle, pathology and pathogenesis, clinical signs (including signs seen in recent BTV-3 cases in the Netherlands), and control and prevention.

The session, which will take place from 6pm to 7.30pm, is part of Defra's 'Plan, Prevent and Protect' webinar series, which are hosted by policy officials, epidemiologists and veterinary professionals from Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The bluetongue session will also feature insights from experts from The Pirbright Institute.

Those attending will have the opportunity to ask questions. Places on the webinar can be booked online.