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Interactive map shows cases of Enzootic Abortion of Ewes
The new EAE interactive map will be updated on an ongoing basis.

Tool designed to encourage farmers to discuss vaccination with their vet.

A new interactive map highlighting cases of Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE) across the United Kingdom has been launched by Ceva Animal Health.

One of the most commonly diagnosed causes of abortion in sheep, EAE costs the UK farming industry some £20 million every year. There are several ways that EAE can infect a flock, but transmission is mostly via aborted tissue and the reproductive fluids of infected ewes.

Forming part of Ceva’s ‘For Flock’s Sake – Vaccinate!’ campaign, the new map uses data from the firm’s on-farm testing for the bacterium that causes EAE, Chlamydophila abortus. It reveals that the disease is prevalent across the UK, but Ceva warns that cases could be far higher as the map is only based on farms that it has tested positive for the bacterium.

Ceva hopes that resource will highlight the real threat of EAE and encourage farmers to discuss vaccination with their veterinary surgeon. Stephenie Clarke, product manager at Ceva Animal Health, said: “Our new EAE interactive map will be updated on an ongoing basis and will be a useful tool to ensure that farmers are up-to-date with EAE cases throughout the UK.”


Positive cases of EAE are recorded on the map by county, providing farmers with a simple tool to check for EAE in their local area. The map will continue to be updated regularly as new farms test positive for the disease.

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.