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Ceva to host webinar on bovine respiratory disease
The event will include the use of autogenous vaccines and a case study demonstrating their benefits.

Event promises to take delegates 'to the next level of BRD diagnostics and treatment'.

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is set to go under the spotlight in a free webinar hosted by Ceva Animal Health.

The event, entitled 'when the coughing won't stop... what to do when standard BRD protocols aren't getting to the bottom of it', takes place at 7 pm on Tuesday, 1 December.

Featuring presentations from a range of experts, the event promises to take delegates 'to the next level of BRD diagnostics and treatment'. It will include the use of autogenous vaccines and a case study demonstrating their benefits. 

The full programme includes:

  • Dr Tim Potter BVetMed PhD MRCVS, senior clinical director at Westpoint Farm Vets – Challenging cases of BRD – detection and diagnosis when current farm-specific protocols aren’t working
  • Robin Wardle, managing director at Ridgeway Biologicals Limited – Demystifying autogenous vaccines – how to get them working for you
  • Dr Mike Blake, BVM&S BSc PhD MRCVS, director at Torch Farm Vets – Using autogenous vaccines on-farm – a case study
  • Kythe Mackenzie BVSc MRCVS, veterinary advisor at Ceva Animal Health – Expanding the Ceva BRD treatment portfolio – a new product launch.
Delegates will be able to submit questions to the speakers during the event which will be answered live, where possible. The webinar will be recorded so it can be watched again at a later date. 

Attendees at each live event will receive a certificate for one hour of CPD and the link to the recorded webinar. For more information and to register your interest, email brdwebinar-group@ceva.com

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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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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.