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Poultry webinar proves big hit with vets
The series focuses on topics such as how to spot and treat common diseases.

"The webinar series has been a great way to provide vets with advice and guidance on all parts of the process of seeing pet chickens in practice."

A week long webinar series dedicated to backyard poultry has proven to be a big hit with vets, attracting more than 300 participants since its launch.

The series focuses on a variety of topics, including how to spot and treat common diseases, practical advice for clinical examinations and the importance of preventative healthcare.

Presenter Steve Smith, a European Veterinary Specialist in Avian Medicine and Surgery, said: “The webinar series has been a great way to provide vets with advice and guidance on all parts of the process of seeing pet chickens in practice, from gathering information prior to a consultation, to prescribing treatments safely.”

The webinars can now be accessed online. To find out more and to view the series, visit the MSD Animal Health Hub.

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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.