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Deadline extended for signing TB contracts
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Fewer practices in Devon and Cornwall have signed the contracts, so the original deadline has been extended to 14 May.
Practices in Devon and Cornwall get three-week extension

Veterinary practices in Devon and Cornwall have been given a three-week extension on the deadline for signing new TB testing contracts.

Earlier this week, the BVA called for the deadline to be extended as many members were concerned that the short time frame would not allow them to scrutinise the contracts.

A large number of veterinary practices in four of the five English regions have already signed the new contracts, according to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

However, uptake has been lower in Devon and Cornwall, so the original deadline of 24 April has been extended to 14 May.

The news was revealed in a letter from APHA's veterinary director Simon Hall, which was addressed to the BVA and British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA).

BVA's president John Blackwell welcomed the extension, saying it will give practices in Devon and Cornwall time to seek further clarification and legal advice if need be.

"The large numbers of veterinary practices signing up to the new contracts for TB testing across four of the five English regions demonstrates that the veterinary profession has prioritised delivery of TB testing for the public good, and will ensure that the fight against TB will continue without delay..." he added.

"The control of TB is most effectively delivered through nurturing strong collaboration and working relationships within the profession. The strong engagement of the veterinary profession with the new TB testing arrangements shows yet again that veterinary surgeons put their professional duties first."

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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.