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Avian flu in Scotland confirmed as highly pathogenic
Disease control zones can be checked via APHA's interactive map.
Measures have been put in place to prevent the spread of the disease. 

The pathogenicity of avian influenza H5N1 in a flock of birds in Scotland's Angus constituency has been established.

The strain was confirmed yesterday as highly pathogenic (HPAI H5N1), and a 3km Protection Zone, 10km Surveillance Zone and 10km Restricted Zone have been put in place around the infected premises. 

Those with birds can check where disease control zones are located, and whether they are in a zone, via the Animal and Plant Health Agency interactive map. Further information on the measures that apply in each zone can be found here. 

Yesterday (4 November) an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was introduced across the whole of the UK, following a number of detections of the disease, with bird keepers now legally required to follow strict biosecurity measures. 

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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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