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Contagious Equine Metritis case reported
AHVLA investigating case

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has reported a case of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) in Gloucestershire after the routine pre-breeding testing of a 16-year-old Thoroughbred mare. The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) is currently investigating, and a second Thoroughbred mare on the same premises is currently also being tested as a precaution. Neither animal has displayed clinical signs of CEM thus far and there is currently no evidence to suggest that the disease has spread any further.

CEM is a notifiable venereal disease that can be treated with antibiotics. Transmission occurs sexually, although it can also be spread indirectly via, for example, contact with breeding equipment previously exposed to the disease. It is not zoonotic in nature, and routine testing before export limits implications for the international trade in horses. The last case in UK territory was reported in 2010.

More information about CEM can be found here. Furthermore, the Horseracing Betting Levy Board has worked with DEFRA to draw up Codes of Practice for the prevention of disease which may be found here.

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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