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H5N8 confirmed in Northumberland
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The flock contains around 35 birds, a number of which have died. The remainder are being humanely culled. (stock image)
Affected flock contains around 35 birds
 
Defra has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza H5N8 in a small flock of chickens near Haltwhistle in Northumberland.

The flock contains around 35 birds, a number of which have died. The remainder are being humanely culled.

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are in place around the affected farm to limit the risk of disease spread.

Investigations are underway to determine the source of the infection.

Previous cases have been confirmed at a poultry farm in Suffolk, three linked premises on a commercial game farm in Lancashire, three separate poultry farms in Lincolnshire and in backyard flocks in North Yorkshire and Carmarthenshire. The same strain has also been found in wild birds in England, Scotland and Wales.

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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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