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Human trial of Hendra vaccine comes to a close
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Hendra virus occurs naturally in flying foxes and causes severe disease in horses and humans.
Chief health officer says there were no serious adverse effects
 
A year-long human trial of a Hendra vaccine has come to an end, with no serious adverse effects seen in any of the 40 participants.

Queensland's chief health officer Jeanette Young told AAP that clinical trial results will be released later this year.

The trial involved five groups of eight people, of whom six were administered the monoclonal antibody and two were given a placebo.

Hendra virus occurs naturally in flying foxes and causes severe disease in horses and humans. The route of transmission to horses is thought to be food that has been contaminated with the urine, faeces or foetal fluids of infected bats. Humans become infected through close contact with affected horses.

The virus was first identified in the Brisbane suburb of Hendra in Australia in 1994. According to the Australian Veterinary Association, the last outbreak was reported in September 2015.

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.