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Digital service to help tackle animal disease
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Selected veterinary practices have tested the online service to ensure it is fit for purpose.

Online resource to replace old paper-based method

An online testing service for vets has been launched by the APHA to help tackle farm animal disease.

Launched on Friday (15 July), the Animal Disease Testing Service is set to save vets time, support earlier diagnosis of diseases and improve access to sample results.

APHA say that this will allow them to receive vital disease information faster, and help vets to support their farm clients.

"Our new digital service will help vets detect and control disease faster by speeding up the process of sending on-farm samples to the APHA labs," explains UK chief veterinary officer, Nigel Gibbens.

"We've also revamped the way APHA records and releases results back to vets, so APHA laboratories can provide a speedier, more efficient and more responsive service."

The new service, which will ultimately replace the old paper-based method, has been launched in beta. This means that APHA will closely monitor user feedback and behaviour to drive ongoing enhancements and improvements. 

APHA say that the service has been designed around the needs of vets, and has been tested by selected veterinary practices to ensure it is fit for purpose.

Vets who wish to register for the new digital service can do so by visiting GOV.UK. Alternatively, vets can email AnimalDiseaseTesting@apha.gsi.gov.uk or contact the Veterinary Investigation Centre.
















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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.