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Chatter box The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. Chatter box

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Industry News
Tributes paid to Professor Simon Doherty
Tributes paid to Professor Simon Doherty

The BVA reflects on 'truly inspirational vet'.
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Defra releases guidance for pet-safe Christmas
Defra releases guidance for pet-safe Christmas

The CVO shares advice for pet treats and introducing new dogs.
RSPCA Young Photographer Awards winner announced
RSPCA Young Photographer Awards winner announced

A photo of a puffin in Wales won the top prize.
RCVS makes Christmas donation to StreetVet
RCVS makes Christmas donation to StreetVet

The charity provides vet care for pets of people experiencing homelessness.
New chair of RVC College appointed
New chair of RVC College appointed

Lord Kakkar will take on the role in 2025.
Supply of vets and RVNs set to increase, RCVS predicts
Supply of vets and RVNs set to increase, RCVS predicts

New workforce model has been published.
Changes made to Stat Exam process
Changes made to Stat Exam process

RCVS says the changes will make the exam "more accessible".
APHA laboratories to gain £200m investment
APHA laboratories to gain £200m investment

The upgrades will tackle dangerous animal diseases.
Winner of Fellows of the Future competition announced
Winner of Fellows of the Future competition announced

Three students presented their work at RCVS Fellowship Day.
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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.
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