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Welsh public asked to report dead badger sightings
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"Bovine TB is one of the biggest challenges facing Wales' farming industry."
Help requested for Wales-wide survey as part of drive to tackle bovine TB

Members of the public in Wales are being asked to report sightings of dead badgers as part of the Welsh Government's continuing drive to tackle bovine tuberculosis (TB).

It's hoped the sighting information will help with an extensive survey being carried out across the whole of Wales that aims to identify which badgers found dead are infected with bovine TB.

The survey started on Monday, 3 November, and will continue through until at least the end of 2015. It has already been running in the Intensive Action Area in North Pembrokeshire since 2012.

Anyone who finds a dead badger is asked to contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) on 0300 303 8268. The line is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and wherever possible APHA will endeavour to collect all carcasses reported.

Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans said: "Bovine TB is one of the biggest challenges facing Wales' farming industry. It is a devastating disease and one that, as a government, we are working hard to eradicate… The survey will provide useful information on Mycobacterium bovis (M.bovis) infection in badgers and the results will be used to investigate the relationship between M.bovis infection in badgers and cattle. This is another important step in our aim to tackle TB and achieve our ultimate goal of a TB free Wales."

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.