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BVA urges farmers to be vigilant over bluetongue
“Vets are there to support farmers in protecting the health and welfare of their livestock” – Anna Judson.
Four more cases have recently been confirmed.

Following the detection of four more cases of the bluetongue virus in cattle in Kent, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged farmers to be vigilant and speak to a veterinary surgeon if they have any concerns.

BVA president Anna Judson said: “This is now a critical moment and BVA urges UK farmers, particularly those in the Southeast of England, to remain vigilant for any signs of bluetongue in their animals.

“Vets are there to support farmers in protecting the health and welfare of their livestock. We’d recommend farmers speak to their vet about the benefits of vaccination where one is available and especially if farmers have any concerns about their livestock.”

The total number of cases now stands at five. The affected cows have been culled and a temporary control zone is in place around the two premises where the virus has been found.

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NOAH board elected

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 NOAH has elected its board team, as part of its annual general meeting.

Ned Flaxman, general manager at Norbrook Laboratories Ltd, retains his position as chair, which he has held since June 2023.

Caitrina Oakes (Vetoquinol) remains past chair, and Matthew Frost (Elanco) remains treasurer.

Andrew Buglass (Eco Animal Health Ltd), Oya Canbas (Zoetis) and Charlotte Covell (Virbac) are newly elected vice-chairs. Meanwhile Roy Geary (Ceva) and John Toole (Beaphar) join the NOAH Board of Management.

Dawn Howard, NOAH chief executive, said: "I congratulate all the officers and board members who have been elected or re-elected today.

"I look forward to working together to ensure that NOAH continues to deliver at the highest standard for its members." 

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Series two of SCOPS podcast launched

The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) Group has launched the second series of its podcast.

The series will comprise four episodes, with topics including the sustainable use of parasite treatments, effective quarantining, administrating a mid/late season dose, and tackling resistance to multiple groups of anthelmintic.

Kevin Harrison, Gloucestershire sheep farmer and SCOPS chair, said: "The podcast is suitable for sheep farmers, vets and advisers, so please subscribe and spread the word if you enjoy the content.

"All episodes from series one are still available online, as well as the new episodes being added."

The podcast is available on the SCOPS website and other podcast platforms.