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Vets urged to use online testing service
"Since its introduction, ADTS has provided practices better flexibilty to submit animal sample data" - Dr Kirsty Line.

Service supports the APHA by diagnosing animal diseases faster

The APHA is encouraging vets to use its online testing service in a bid to tackle animal diseases.

APHA’s Animal Disease Testing Service (ADTS) allows vets to submit animal sample data and request laboratory tests online no matter where they are in the field.

The service is designed to save vets’ time, support the earlier diagnosis of disease and improve access to sample results.

Dr Kirsty Line, head of surveillance and laboratory services, said: “Since its introduction, ADTS has provided practices better flexibility to submit animal sample data and improved access to results. This supports APHA by diagnosing animal diseases faster.”

She added: “The free postage feature, introduced in 2019, further reduces costs and additional work carried out by practices.”
 
Vets wishing to register for this service can do so at gov.uk or email AnimalDiseaseTesting@apha.gov.uk

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.