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'Clear Decrease' In SBV across Europe
Reports of confirmed SBV in sheep across Europe have decreased

A recently published analysis of epidemiological data by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has shown a clear decrease in the number of reports of sheep flocks with confirmed cases of the Schmallenberg virus in Europe.

Based on data obtained up to April 16, the EFSA says that eight member states - Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK - have confirmed cases of SBV. The data submitted by member states indicates that cases peaked at the end of February, followed by a decrease in the number of reports of SBV-confirmed herds.

The decrease was clearly observed in sheep, in terms of the numbers of both confirmed and suspect herds. However, it adds that there has been no clear decrease in cattle, and that any decrease seen could be due to incomplete reporting, as well as the being linked to the end of lambing season.

The EFSA stated: For all affected countries, the number of herds with at least one SBV confirmed animal is low in comparison with the total number of herds."

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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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