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'Time for major reform,'says election hopeful
Tom Lonsdale
Tom Lonsdale
Tom Lonsdale feels trust could be greatly improved 

Tom Lonsdale, a veterinary surgeon from Australia , has long campaigned against processed pet food and instead supports the idea of diet based on raw meaty bones.

Speaking to MRCVS, Tom said: "After 19 years of standing for election I remain hopeful that the profession will open its eyes to the reality we've been living a lie for too long: carnivore food is best understood as food and medicine combined.   

"The junk food pet industry has usurped our integrity and authority with disastrous consequences for pets, pet owners and the wider community."

Tom believes there is much scope for improvement between the College and members of the profession. "Regulation of the profession is variously incompetent and corrupt," he said.

"The 'Science' so-called is variously incompetent and corrupt. Band aid solutions can never work. Time for major reform across all functions of veterinary education, regulation, science and practice."

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.