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AHT vets to take on 100-mile cycle challenge
The AHT team includes (left to right) Andrew Simmonds, CEO, Dr Mark Vaudin, Andrea Wilkinson, Dr Cathryn Mellersh, Maire O’Brien, and Dr Richard Newton.

Funds raised will help to buy a new MRI machine

A team of scientists, vets and supporters of the Animal Health Trust (AHT) are set to cycle 100 miles to help raise money and awareness for new equipment.

The 16-strong team are gearing themselves up for the PrudentialRideLondon-Surrey cycle challenge, which takes place on Sunday, 30 July.

Money raised from the event will be put towards one of AHT’s biggest ever fundraising appeals: to raise £400,000 to buy a new MRI machine.

“We deliver over 1,000 MRI scans a year, so it’s a very important piece of kit and it’s time to upgrade our current machine, commented CEO Dr Mark Vaudin, who will be taking part in the challenge.

“If we’re able to hit our £75,000 target towards the MRI appeal it will be an incredible way to mark our 75th anniversary and help make all the gruelling hours and miles of training worthwhile.”

Starting from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, the cyclists will follow the iconic Olympic Box Hill Cycling route, so the challenge is no mean feat!

In addition to Dr Vaudin, the team includes Dr Richard Newton, director of epidemiology and disease surveillance, and Dr Cathryn Mellersh, head of canine genetics research.

The challenge is one of many events the AHT are participating in as part of its 75th anniversary year.

To support the AHT cycling team, visit: www.bit.ly/AHTridelondon

Image (C) AHT

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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.