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Confirmed Swine Dysentery in North Yorkshire
A case of swine dysentery has been confirmed in North Yorkshire.

BPEX has issued a disease alert after swine dysentery has been confimed in North Yorkshire. A further five unconfirmed cases are being investigated in the region.

The case confirmed is a member of the Swine Dysentery Producer Charters, so all other members have been informed of location and the status of the outbreak. The producer has informed haulage, feed and deadstock suppliers.

The news is a significant concern for the area, and the industry is hoping to get on top of the issue and help with control as quickly as possible. BPEX has issued a statement advising producers to review biosecurity, inform a vet about any suspected cases and sign up to the Swine Dysentery Producer Charter to receive regional disease alerts.

Vet in the region with suspected or confirmed cases should contact BPEX, in order for the cases to be tracked and identify common factors in the strain and likely cause of spread.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com