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Surrey vet school joins new European research partnership
The parternship will support research into issues such an antimicrobial resistance.
Ninety organisations will work together to tackle One Health issues.

The University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine and School of Biosciences have joined the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUP AH&W).

Launched at the start of 2024, EUP AH&W aims to support research into the control of infectious animal diseases. It will also promote animal welfare and the careful use of medicines, with the aim of supporting a food system that is ‘fair, healthy, and environmentally friendly’.

The partnership is made up of 90 members from 24 countries and is being coordinated by Ghent University. As part of a One Health approach, research projects will focus on areas such as the zoonotic risk of diseases such as avian influenza, and reducing the use of antimicrobials.

A total budget of €360 million will be invested over seven years across the research institutions taking part. The partnership is being funded by the European Union Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon Europe, and EUP AH&W partner institutions.

Kamalan Jeevaratnam, head of the School of Veterinary Medicine, said: “Our university has a long-standing commitment to the One Health, One Medicine ethos, and we are excited to share our expertise and learn from our partners.

“This collaboration underscores the UK's significant role in advancing the wellbeing of humans, animals, and our natural environment for a better future.”

Roberto La Ragione, the Surrey principal investigator and head of the School of Biosciences, added: “With the rising numbers of diseases in animals that are spreading to humans, the scientific community is waking up to the fact that animal health and welfare are inextricably linked to our own.

“I'm proud that our university is joining colleagues from across the country and Europe, so that we can not only share and tackle these issues at a large scale, but also find sustainable solutions that improve the wellbeing of the animals that we share this planet with.”

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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.