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EMA issues advice for users of live PRRS vaccines
The VMD has been made aware of an incident in Denmark involving an outbreak or PRRS.
Recent outbreak resulted from the recombination of vaccine strains from two live PRRS vaccines

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has produced some advice for users of live Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) vaccines following an ‘incident’ in Denmark.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) said in a statement that it ‘has been made aware of an incident in Denmark involving an outbreak of PRRS.

‘This outbreak has been caused by an emergent recombinant strain of PRRS virus which is believed to have resulted from the recombination of vaccine strains from two live PRRS vaccines which had both been used on the farm.’

The statement continued: ‘Further investigation is ongoing. Whilst waiting for further information the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has produced some advice for all users of live PRRS vaccines. The advice is contained in the last item in the EMA’s press release.’

The VMD is reminding users to report any cases of adverse reactions or suspected lack of efficacy involving these vaccines to the relevant marketing authorisation holder or direct to the VMD via its online reporting form.

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.