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Liver fluke disease warning

Wet summer has caused prevalence of liver fluke disease

The National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS) have warned of the prevalence of liver fluke disease in their parasite forecast.

The forecast explains that the large amount of rainfall at the beginning of summer has caused high potential levels for liver fluke disease. NADIS has also warned that liver fluke disease will be very highly prevalent in Great Britain if wet conditions continue into the autumn.

Those areas expected to be worst affected are western England, Wales, the Midlands and most of Scotland.

Liver Fluke is an infection of the the liver largely affecting cattle and sheep, caused by parasites, which thrive during wet weather. NADIS's forecast has been calculated on this basis, assuming the wet weather will remain.

Symptoms of liver fluke include reductions in weight gain, milk yields and fertility, as well as anaemia and diarrhoea. Extreme cases can result in fatality, and overall the disease causes significant losses for farmers.

NADIS encourages farmers to seek a veterinary health plan for individual farms, which considers farm, field and animal histories, along with location. 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.