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Novel Marek’s disease vaccines now available in the UK
Boehringer Ingelheim states that the PREVEXXION RN range provides full protection of broilers, layers and breeders against the most virulent Marek's disease virus strains.

New product described as “the first innovation in the Marek category in over 40 years.”

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the launch of a new set of Marek's disease vaccines in the UK and the EU, named PREVEXXION RN and PREVEXXION RN+HVT+IBD.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) describes Marek's disease as a major economic risk for poultry flocks, particularly those of young adult fowls about to be utilised for meat or egg production. Vaccination against Marek's disease can considerably reduce mortality.

The PREVEXXION RN range is made up of an innovative serotype-1 construct vaccine. According to Boehringer Ingelheim, its early Marek’s disease onset of immunity from five days of age provides full protection of broilers, layers and breeders against the most virulent Marek’s disease virus strains.

It is also fully compatible with VAXXITEK HVT+IBD and is available as a 3-in-1 solution – named PREVEXXION RN+HVT+IBD – specifically designed to provide protection from the hatchery.

Jerôme Baudon, head of poultry at Boehringer Ingelheim, called PREVEXXION RN the “new golden standard” for Marek's disease vaccination programs. He said: “Our PREVEXXION RN range provides value through innovation to Marek sensitive poultry producers looking for continuous live production productivity improvement and effective protection.

“Field and lab experiments conducted worldwide demonstrated its safety, efficacy and its strong, early, and long-lasting protection through the lifespan of the birds and against very virulent Marek’s disease challenge.”

PREVEXXION RN vaccines are available in ampoules of 1000, 2000, and 4000 doses, frozen in liquid nitrogen. For more information please contact your Boehringer Ingelheim representative.

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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.