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New direction for ZNCP
Zoonoses National Control Programme stepping up a gear

From July 2012, the Zoonoses National Control Programme will be stepping up a gear to help farmers identify the best salmonella control methods for their particular farm.

The current meat juice testing for salmonella antibodies will be suspended on 1st July 2012 to make way for an on-farm salmonella risk assessment tool which will help identify the most effective control methods for each producer's set up.

Katrin Turvey, veterinary programme manager for BPEX, said: “The new tool will provide farmers with clear information regarding the herd’s current salmonella risks. The farmer or veterinarian can  use the outcomes of the risk assessment  to create  a meaningful  on farm salmonella control plan, which is a requirement of red tractor assurance."

These scored risk assessments, along with exploration into bacteriological testing, will increase understanding of the link between primary production and public health.

Katrin added: “We are developing the programme to ensure that all stages of the supply chain are taking effective action to stop the spread of salmonella, re-focusing resources away from routine salmonella sampling.”

Because there are many parallels between the ZNCP and the Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP), the two schemes have now been streamlined under a ‘one health’ umbrella.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.