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Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) - Case Confirmed
Defra has confirmed a case of EVA
Defra has today reported a confirmed case of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) in a stallion in West Sussex.

Breeding restrictions have been put in place on the infected stallion and investigations have begun, to establish the likely origin of the infection, as well as any mares that may have been affected as well.  The disease is being controlled in line with the industry agreed Horse Betting Levy Board (HBLB) Codes of Practice.

There are no human health implications associated with this disease.

What is EVA?

Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) is a contagious disease caused by the equine arteritis virus (EVA). The virus occurs worldwide including mainland Europe. 

There are no human health implications associated with this disease.

Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) is a disease which is notifiable in the UK,  by law under The Equine Viral Arteritis Order 1995 made under section 88 of the Animal Health Act 1981.
Under the Order, anyone who owns, manages, inspects or examines a horse must notify their local Animal Health office when:
    •    they suspect the disease in a stallion, either on the basis of clinical signs or following blood or semen testing;
    •     they suspect disease, either on the basis of clinical signs or following blood testing, in a stallion or mare that has been mated or artificially inseminated within the past 14 days.

Full details of the exact notification requirements are in the EVA Order 1995.

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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