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Improved Equine Ovarian Tumour diagnosis test available
New test for Granulosa Cell Tumours

A new test that provides equine veterinary surgeons with another way to diagnose Granulosa Cell Tumours (GCTs), which are the type of tumour most frequently found in the equine reproductive tract, has been developed. Professor Barry A. Ball, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, Albert G. Clay Endowed Chair in Equine Reproduction at the University of Kentucky's Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center presented the new method to the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, which was held on November 18th-22nd 2011 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Prof. Ball's new method involves the measurement of the level of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in the blood after the discovery that GCTs produce the hormone in significant quantities. A study undertaken by Prof. Ball and colleagues determined that AMH levels in blood samples taken from mares with GCTs were significantly higher than those in samples taken from mares that had undergone an ovariectomy, those in estrus and those that were pregnant.

"This study confirms that AMH is considerably higher in mares with GCTs than all other healthy mares regardless of their reproductive status and that measuring AMH levels is a useful test for GCTs," concluded Prof. Ball. The AMH test is currently available in the form of a human assay, and Prof. Ball has confirmed that more economical tests are also currently in development. 

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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