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New ABCD website launched
Updated guidelines on feline infectious diseases

The European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) has announced the launch of their new website. Drawing on the expertise of an international panel of scientists and clinicians chaired by Professor Marian Horzinek, the new website provides factsheets and guidelines on feline infectious diseases.

The factsheets provide a two-page summary of each disease which may prove valuable for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who wish to explain a disease to owners and discuss available courses of action for treatment or prevention. The guidelines provide in-depth information on treatment, vaccination and advice on 'control in specific situations' in several languages.

The information on the website is available for download via PDF and short clips of interviews of eminent researchers are also available. Users are also invited to subscribe to the newsletter and send in questions for the ABCD panel.

The new website can be found here.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'