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Drop in Welsh herds under TB restrictions
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94.6 per cent of herds in the country were TB free during the first quarter of 2016. 

Data demonstrates progress being made to eradicate TB in Wales

New figures show that the number of TB restricted herds in Wales is at its lowest level since 2006.

Data published by the Welsh Government reveals that 94.6 per cent of herds in the country were TB free during the first quarter of 2016.  

This means that 200 less herds were under restrictions because of a TB incident, compared to three years ago.

Welcoming the news, cabinet secretary Lesley Griffiths said the data demonstrates progress being made to eradicate the disease in Wales.

“Our TB Eradication Programme is making use of the armoury against the disease. This includes the testing of cattle, strict biosecurity, movement control and enhanced management of TB breakdowns,” she said.

“This approach is aimed at tackling all sources of infection and is clearly having an effect. The latest statistics show the number of new herds with TB in the 12 months to March 2016 reduced by 14 per cent."

Ms Griffiths added: “I will continue to monitor and review the picture across Wales and am committed to taking a science led approach when considering all options on the way forward.”


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RCVS Knowledge appoints Veterinary Evidence editor-in-chief

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 RCVS Knowledge has welcomed Professor Peter Cockcroft as editor-in-chief for Veterinary Evidence.

A world-renowned expert in evidence-based veterinary medicine, Prof Cockcroft will lead the strategic development and editorial quality of the open-access journal. He was previously in the role from 2017-2020.

Katie Mantell, CEO of RCVS Knowledge, said: "We are excited about the extensive knowledge of evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical veterinary research that Peter brings, and we look forward to working with him over this next phase of the journal's development." 

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