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Endocrinologist awarded 2021's WSAVA Scientific Achievement Award
Dr Claudia Reusch (pictured) is a founding member of the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology (ESVE).

Dr Claudia Reusch recognised for her outstanding achievements in the field

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has announced that endocrinologist Dr Claudia Reusch is to receive the 2021 WSAVA Award for Scientific Achievement for her significant contribution to small animal medicine.

Dr Reusch is a professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine and director of the Clinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Zurich, Switzerland.

She is also a founding member of the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology (ESVE) and was its president from 2001-2003. From 2003-2006 she was president of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA).

As well as being an honorary member of both ESVE and the Society for Comparative Endocrinology (SCE), Dr Reusch has published more than 250 scientific articles and 30 book chapters and is co-editor of ’Canine and Feline Endocrinology.’

Dr Reusch comments: “With all the problems of the COVID-19 pandemic, this news was a wonderful surprise. It is a prestigious and competitive award and I feel extremely honoured to receive it.

“While it is awarded to me, many have contributed to it so I would like to thank my interns, residents and co-workers for their dedication, their hard work and support.

“As the first woman to receive this award, I would like to combine my thank you to the WSAVA with the hope that many more women will follow in the future.”

The award will be presented during this year’s WSAVA World Congress, which takes place from 13-16 November in Hyderabad, India. Dr Reusch will present a WSAVA Award Lecture during the Congress.

Image (c) WSAVA.

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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.