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Avian influenza housing measures to lift March 31
The APHA has reduced the risk of avian influenza in the UK to medium.

“This will be welcome news for poultry keepers across the country” - UK's CVOs

Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, introduced in December to prevent the spread of avian influenza, are set to be lifted from 31, March 2021 the UK’s chief veterinary officers have confirmed.

The announcement comes after the Animal and Heath Plant Agency (APHA) reduced the risk of avian influenza in the UK to medium. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and mandatory biosecurity measures will, however, remain in place. 

Bird keepers are encouraged to use the coming weeks to prepare outdoor areas for the release of their birds.

A joint statement from the UK’s chief veterinary officers read: “This will be welcome news for poultry keepers across the country who have put great effort into keeping their flocks safe this winter.

“We have taken swift action to contain and eliminate this disease and all bird keepers - whether they have just a few birds or thousands - must continue to do their bit to maintain strict biosecurity measures on their premises so that we do not lose the progress that we have made over the past few months as Low risk does not mean No Risk.”

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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.