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Rabbit collective launch webinars on preventative healthcare
The webinars have been designed to be accessible and engaging to all vets and nurses, regardless of experience.
Webinars cover diet, sudden death, neutering and disease prevention

The veterinary profession is being urged to watch a new webinar series focussing on rabbit healthcare.

Filmed by the Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Collective, the three-part series has been launched ahead of this year’s RAW Protect and Prevent Campaign (1-9 June). The three webinars are 20 minutes in length and cover diet; neutering and sudden death; infectious diseases and prevention, including vaccination.

RAW veterinary advisor and webinar host Dr Richard Saunders said: “These webinars provide information across all of the key areas relating to preventative healthcare in rabbits. There is a large number of health issues facing rabbits but thankfully many of these can be prevented.

“Vets play an incredibly important role in ensuring rabbit owners have all the information they need to correctly care for their pets but unfortunately there is still a lack of awareness and understanding around many basic needs such as diet, husbandry and the importance of vaccinations to protect against dangerous diseases.

“The webinars have been designed to be accessible and engaging to all vets and nurses, regardless of their experience level. We’re urging vets and nurses to watch all three seminars so they’re able to provide the best possible advice to rabbit owners seeking advice on their pets in advance of Rabbit Awareness Week.”

Thousands of veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland participate in Rabbit Awareness Week every year. This years’ theme of ‘Protect and Prevent’ aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations, following the continued outbreak of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease 2 (RVHD2).

To watch the webinars and learn more about this year’s RAW campaign visit www.rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk

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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.