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Hartpury PhD student receives prestigious scholarship
Aisling's study will consider bacterial infections, environmental and husbandry factors.

Aisling Carroll will investigate the effects of probiotic use among dairy calves.

A Hartpury University PhD student has been awarded a scholarship to support research into dairy calves.

Aisling Carroll received an Edgar Pye Research Trust Scholarship to investigate the effects of probiotic use among dairy calves to promote overall health and wellbeing. 

Her study will consider bacterial infections, environmental and husbandry factors, as well as exploring the use of a probiotic supplement and its potential impact during key management events, such as weaning or a change in housing.

It is hoped the study can provide recommendations to calf rearing systems in the UK and Ireland regarding the supplementation of a probiotic.

Aisling, who also works as a Lecturer and Programme Manager for Hartpury University’s BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science with Therapy and BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science, said: “I am very grateful to the Edgar Pye Research Trust and the judging panel who will greatly support my study through this scholarship funding. Here at Hartpury University, we’re passionate about carrying out research that can truly make a difference in the real world.

“I’m hopeful that my study will provide much needed clarity about the effectiveness of probiotics and their potential in improving calf health."

The Edgar Pye Research Scholarship is open to anyone studying agriculture or a related subject, or who is already employed in the UK or Irish animal feed industry. 

The awards are given to an applicant who, in the opinion of the judging panel, has most capably identified an area of relevant research, prepared a programme thoroughly, provided a realistic budget and presented a clear proposal. 

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Free CPD announced for BVNA members

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 Zoetis is to present a CPD event for free to members of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA).

Led by veterinary consultant Ruth Moxon, the one-hour online session is designed to help veterinary nurses discuss parasiticide options with clients. It will advise on structuring recommendations, factors for product choice and moving away from 'selling'.

'How do you recommend parasite treatments to your clients?' will be presented on Tuesday, 20 May at 7.30pm. It is free for BVNA members, with £15.00 tickets for non-members.

Veterinary nurses can email cpd@bvna.co.uk to book their place. 

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DAERA to reduce BVD 'grace period'

DAERA has reminded herd keepers of an upcoming reduction to the 'grace period' to avoid BVD herd restrictions.

From 1 May 2025, herd keepers will have seven days to cull any BVD positive or inconclusive animals to avoid restrictions being applied to their herd.

It follows legislation introduced on 1 February, as DAERA introduces herd movement restrictions through a phased approach. Herd keepers originally had 28 days to cull BVD positive or inconclusive animals.

DAERA says that, providing herd keepers use the seven-day grace period, no herds should be restricted within the first year of these measures.

Additional measures, which will target herds with animals over 30 days old that haven't been tested for BVD, will be introduced from 1 June 2025.

More information is available on the DAERA website.