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New vaccine protects against two Salmonella strains
chickens
The new vaccine protects against S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial.
Vaccine will also be licensed for use in turkeys and ducks for the first time

Poultry producers will be able to protect their stock against two strains of Salmonella simultaneously, thanks to the arrival of a new vaccine on the market.

Salmonella is a significant cause of food poisoning in humans, caught from contaminated meat and eggs. Food-borne disease caused by the bacteria is estimated to affect tens of millions of people worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organisation. It is also responsible for severe economic losses in the poultry industry.

The new live vaccine, AviPro Salmonella Duo, is the first to protect against both S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial. Globally, these are the two most significant Salmonella strains passed from animals to humans. It is also the first vaccine to be licensed for use in turkeys and ducks as well as chickens.

According to Elanco Animal Health, who launched the product, the new vaccine provides an extra eight weeks of immunity compared to previous vaccines - 62 weeks' immunity for S Typhimurium and 68 weeks for S Enteritidis.

AviPro is administered in drinking water rather than by injection, which Elanco says improves animal welfare, allowing mass administration without causing stress to the birds.

To find out more about the vaccine, visit: http://salmonella360.com/

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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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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.