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iCatCare launches new campaign
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"The overall message of our campaign is that prevention is better than cure" - Claire Bessant, iCat Care chief executive.

'Keeping Cats Safe' to cover all areas of cat safety

International Cat Care (iCatCare) is joining forces with the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) and Agria Pet Insurance to launch a new 'Keeping Cats Safe' campaign.

Launching this month, the campaign will run throughout 2015 and into 2016, covering all aspects of cat safety. Dangers such as poisons, accidental injuries and cats eating strange things will be highlighted, as well as which diseases can be prevented by vaccination and parasite control. The campaign will also feature the safe use of collars and microchipping.

There will be advice for owners on each topic, covering what the risks are, what the signs of injury/poisoning are, what to do and how risks can be minimised.  For veterinary professionals, there will be in-depth advice on clinical signs, treatment and prognosis. The information will be made available both on the charity's website and in the charity's publications.

Claire Bessant, iCatCare chief executive, said: "The overall message of our campaign is that prevention is better than cure. Our goal is to spread the word by alerting cat owners to some of the most common dangers, as well as providing expert advice to help those professionals dealing with these distressing cases."

iCatCare will also work with its supporters and members, including members of its veterinary division the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), to gather information about their experiences.

The campaign gets underway by pointing out the dangers of disinfectants, with advice for owners on their safe use. For vets and nurses, there is an introduction to toxicology, and detailed advice on presentation and treatment of benzalkonium chloride exposure in cats. 

For more information visit www.icatcare.org.

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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.