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Latest equine disease report released
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There were 72 UK cases of atypical myopathy between January 1 and November 12 this year.
Defra/AHT/BEVA report provides a snapshot of equine disease

Fourteen cases of equine influenza virus (EI) have been confirmed in the UK since the start of October 2014, according to the latest equine disease surveillance report.

The report, which is published by Defra, the Animal Health Trust and the British Equine Veterinary Association, provides a snapshot of equine disease in the UK and globally.

Of the fourteen outbreaks of EI since October, one was due to a vaccine failure. All affected horses had been recently imported from Ireland or local horse sales.

From the start of this year up until November 12, there were 72 clinical cases of atypical myopathy in the UK.

Two cases of equine herpes virus-1 (EHV-1) were confirmed in October, in a four-year-old donkey in Devon and a seven-year-old thoroughbred gelding in Essex.

Globally, reported statistics include:
  • Eight new cases of equine infectious anaemia (EIA) were reported in Italy between September 24 and November 3.
  • In October, there was an outbreak of EI at a riding school in Aine, France. Two ponies that had been recently imported from Ireland tested positive for the virus and 22 others at the school showed clinical signs. A further case was confirmed at a riding school in Seine-et-Marne.
  • Also in October, there were two cases of EHV-1 in Manche, France, and a further case in Calvados.
  • As of November 6, the number of cases of equine eastern encephalomyelitis in the US rose to 117. The disease has been diagnosed in 15 states.

For the full report, visit the BEVA's website: http://www.beva.org.uk/news-and-events/news/view/682

 

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk