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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea proposals backed
NFUS is supporting the Scottish government's BVD plans

The Scottish government have made proposals to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD), and has been backed by the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS).

NFUS is behind the government's plans to help remove the cattle disease completely, which include a requirement to declare BVD status of a herd or individual at breeding sales and making it illegal to knowingly sell a persistently infected (PI) animal - PI being the initial BVD infection.

The disease, has a number of costly effects for farmers of PI cattle, which can include infertility and other reproductive disorders, premature death and fatal mucosal disease. However, it is believed that with co-operation, the disease can be eradicated.

'This consultation gives us the opportunity to legislate to stop movements of animals known to be PI and therefore posing the greatest risk of continuing the spread of the disease,' said Rob Livesey, livestock committee chairman. 'These animals are extremely infectious and this would be a great step forward in terms of disease eradication.'

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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