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Multiple cases of avian flu confirmed in Devon
All birds at both premises will be humanely culled, and protection and surveillance zones of 3km and 10km have been places around each.
A second premises has been identified in Teignbridge.

A second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in Tedburn St Mary, Devon on 13 April 2022.

Disease control zones have been placed around the premises, near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge, and all birds on the premises will be humanely culled. 

H5N1 avian influenza was first confirmed near Tedburn St Mary at a premises on 6 April 2022, and all birds have been humanely culled, with disease control zones placed around the area. 

This latest case brings the total number of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza incidents in England to 95. 

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is reminding owners of the importance of following strict biosecurity measures and continuing to keeping birds indoors. 

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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