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EMA issues advice for users of live PRRS vaccines
The VMD has been made aware of an incident in Denmark involving an outbreak or PRRS.
Recent outbreak resulted from the recombination of vaccine strains from two live PRRS vaccines

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has produced some advice for users of live Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) vaccines following an ‘incident’ in Denmark.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) said in a statement that it ‘has been made aware of an incident in Denmark involving an outbreak of PRRS.

‘This outbreak has been caused by an emergent recombinant strain of PRRS virus which is believed to have resulted from the recombination of vaccine strains from two live PRRS vaccines which had both been used on the farm.’

The statement continued: ‘Further investigation is ongoing. Whilst waiting for further information the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has produced some advice for all users of live PRRS vaccines. The advice is contained in the last item in the EMA’s press release.’

The VMD is reminding users to report any cases of adverse reactions or suspected lack of efficacy involving these vaccines to the relevant marketing authorisation holder or direct to the VMD via its online reporting form.

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.