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Partnership to highlight strength of human-animal bond
HABRI and WSAVA will promote the science of the human-animal bond and the veterinary profession's role in animal welfare and human wellbeing.
HABRI and WSAVA will showcase the role of vets in animal welfare and human wellbeing.

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) have joined forces in a bid to promote the human-animal bond and the health benefits of interacting with pets. 

It comes after survey findings released by HABRI show that 92 per cent of pet owners were more likely to maintain their pet’s health if they were aware of the human health benefits of pet ownership. The survey of US pet owners also revealed that 89 per cent were more likely to maintain their pet’s health through regular check-ups with a vet.

Through the partnership, HABRI and WSAVA will promote the science of the human-animal bond and the veterinary profession’s role in animal welfare and human wellbeing. The WSAVA is also represented on the Advisory Committee which contributes to the development of HABRI’s online Human Animal Bond Certification Course.

Past WSAVA president Dr Shane Ryan said: “Caring for an animal companion provides benefit not only for the animal itself in terms of its health and welfare needs but can have many positive benefits for the owner.

“This mutually beneficial relationship, with a shared lifestyle and environment, forms the basis of the human-animal bond. Partnering with HABRI will help WSAVA provide veterinary practitioners everywhere with further resources to ensure the veterinarians continue to play an essential role in maintaining the resilience of this bond.”

HABRI president Steven Feldman added: “Veterinarians are uniquely positioned as trusted resources for pet owners who are more attuned to their pets’ health needs than ever before. HABRI is proud to join with WSAVA to help veterinarians connect with their clients and share scientific information about the human-animal bond.” 

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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.