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Leading experts meet to discuss TB eradication
Professor Glyn Hewinson and Dr Bernardo Villarreal-Ramos organised the Aberystwyth conference.

Aberystwyth University hosts conference for member of the Acid Fast Club.

Leading researchers gathered last week (30 June – 1 July) in Aberystwyth to examine the most recent advancements in the fight against tuberculosis (TB).

More than 100 scientists from across the UK gathered at the conference, hosted by Aberystwyth University's Centre of Excellence for Bovine TB. The experts were all members of the Acid Fast Club, formed in 1954 at the National Institute for Medical Research.

Meeting twice a year to share all aspects of research on human and bovine TB, the Acid Fast Club has become the UK's leading mycobacterial research society. 

In his opening address, event co-organiser Professor Glyn Hewinson provided an overview of bovine tuberculosis in Wales and the work of the Sêr Cymru Centre of Excellence for Bovine TB at the University. 

Speaking about the importance of the conference, Professor Hewinson commented: “It was a pleasure to welcome all the experts here to Aberystwyth. We all know about the severe impact of TB on our communities: collaboration is vital as we seek the best way forward to eradicate it. 

“This society and its conferences are very valuable for getting to know what research is happening around the UK nations, sharing knowledge and expertise, encouraging researchers at the early stages of their careers and building collaborations and friendships with other research scientists along the way. Its longevity, as it nears its seventieth anniversary, is a testament to the vision of its founders.”

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.