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FSA issues update on Fipronil in eggs
The FSA says that fresh eggs for sale in the UK remain unaffected by Fipronil.
Most of the additional products imported in liquid form

The FSA has updated its list of products that may contain eggs contaminated with Fipronil.

The products are still within their shelf life and most have been distributed to food manufacturers and catering outlets.

The FSA states it remains ‘very unlikely’ that there is any risk to public health. But as Fipronil is not authorised for use in animals destined for the food chain, it is tracking down implicated products and ensuring they are removed.

Heather Hancock, chairman of the FSA said: “Our advice remains clear - there’s no need to change how you buy or consume eggs. We are responding very quickly to any new information, to ensure that any products left that contain egg from the affected farms is withdrawn immediately.

“We're doing this because Fipronil is not authorised for use in food producing animals, not because we are concerned about any risk to health.”

It is believed the affected eggs may have originated from affected farms in the Netherlands before the temporary blocks were imposed. Fresh eggs in the UK remain unaffected, and most of the additional identified egg products were imported into the UK in liquid form.

The FSA said that, as a precaution, UK eggs are being tested for the presence of Fipronil, and all results to date have been clear. It added that new information from European authorities and from the UK food industry is helping them to identify implicated products quickly. 

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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.