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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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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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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