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New vaccine protects against two Salmonella strains
chickens
The new vaccine protects against S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial.
Vaccine will also be licensed for use in turkeys and ducks for the first time

Poultry producers will be able to protect their stock against two strains of Salmonella simultaneously, thanks to the arrival of a new vaccine on the market.

Salmonella is a significant cause of food poisoning in humans, caught from contaminated meat and eggs. Food-borne disease caused by the bacteria is estimated to affect tens of millions of people worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organisation. It is also responsible for severe economic losses in the poultry industry.

The new live vaccine, AviPro Salmonella Duo, is the first to protect against both S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial. Globally, these are the two most significant Salmonella strains passed from animals to humans. It is also the first vaccine to be licensed for use in turkeys and ducks as well as chickens.

According to Elanco Animal Health, who launched the product, the new vaccine provides an extra eight weeks of immunity compared to previous vaccines - 62 weeks' immunity for S Typhimurium and 68 weeks for S Enteritidis.

AviPro is administered in drinking water rather than by injection, which Elanco says improves animal welfare, allowing mass administration without causing stress to the birds.

To find out more about the vaccine, visit: http://salmonella360.com/

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.