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Tributes paid to Professor Michael Day
'The veterinary community lost a powerful voice and we lost a close friend' - FECAVA.
Professor Day was recently awarded the WSAVA Award for Global Meritorious Service.

Tributes have been paid to Emeritus Professor Michael Day who has sadly passed away.

A statement released by the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) reads: 'The veterinary community lost a powerful voice and we lost a close friend. Dear Michael J. Day, your work will resonate and you will stay in our hearts forever. Thank you for being part of our lives.'

Professor Day was recently awarded the WSAVA Award for Global Meritorious Service in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the understanding of immunology and vaccination.

'RIP Professor Michael Day. Michael made such a big contribution to veterinary science on a global level and he was always a pleasure to work or talk with. He was taken far too soon. Our thoughts are with his family,' wrote Professor John Innes on Twitter.

'We’re really sorry to hear of the loss of such a respected and popular member of the global veterinary community,' added the BVA. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends.'

RCVS President Niall Connell wrote: 'Very sad news indeed. I met Michael once briefly in 2013 at BSAVA Scottish Congress when he was @thebsava President. A very nice man. My sincere condolences to his family and friends for their sad loss.'

Professor Day began working with the WSAVA in 2003, holding a range of roles including membership of the Gastrointestinal Standardization Group and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee. He was chair of the WSAVA's Vaccination Guidelines Group from 2009 until March 2020, when ill-health necessitated his stepping down.

The inaugural vice-president of the WSAVA Foundation, Professor Day helped to develop and lead its Pioneering African Small Companion Animal Network (AFSCAN) project. He also chaired the BSAVA Scientific and Education Committees and served as BSAVA President in 2013-2014.

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.