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EHV-1 neurological case in Worcestershire
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‘The AHT are in regular contact with the veterinary surgeons involved, providing advice on outbreak management and diagnostic surveillance to minimise onward transmission.' (stock photo)
Outbreak being closely monitored by vets

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) has confirmed an outbreak of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) neurological disease at a premises in Worcestershire.

An attending veterinary surgeon collected blood samples after the affected animal presented with ataxia on 24 February 2017.

The presumptive diagnosis was made based on the raised serum antibody titres against EHV-1 and EHV-4, using the complement fixation test (CFT), together with no history of recent vaccination.

AHT said in a statement: ‘The AHT are in regular contact with the veterinary surgeons involved, providing advice on outbreak management and diagnostic surveillance to minimise onward transmission.

‘Biosecurity measures, including quarantine of the affected premises and further serological and qPCR monitoring, have been implemented in accordance with the HBLB Codes of Practice and will be continued as necessary. This outbreak is being closely monitored by all vets involved.’

The outbreak was confirmed on 1 March and as of today (3 March) no further cases of EHV-1 have occurred.

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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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.