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Bury St Edmunds voted UK's most dog-friendly town

The town has been recognised in the DogFriendly Awards.
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Chatter box The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced that its podcast, FIVP Practice Matters, will be returning for a second series next year.

The bi-weekly podcast will return on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 with an episode on sustainability with Alison Lambert. The second series will include a range of new and familiar guests sharing veterinary initiatives and news from independent practices.

The podcast is available on Spotify and will now also be released on Apple Podcasts. More details about FIVP and the podcast can be found on its website. Chatter box

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One Health News
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone announced for Northern Ireland
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone announced for Northern Ireland

It follows the first notifiable cases in the country since 2023.
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H5N1 virus mutating in humans, study finds
H5N1 virus mutating in humans, study finds

Research found nine additional mutations in the human strain.
RVC discovers high antibiotic use in Indian chicken farming
RVC discovers high antibiotic use in Indian chicken farming

Critically important human antibiotics were used routinely in early production.
Study finds cause of sleeping sickness spread
Study finds cause of sleeping sickness spread

Mutations in key genes causing deadly disease to spread beyond Africa.
RUMA CA&E releases 2024 Annual Progress Report
RUMA CA&E releases 2024 Annual Progress Report

Antibiotic use in cats has increased.
New Pirbright facility addresses zoonotic diseases
New Pirbright facility addresses zoonotic diseases

The Brooksby Building will tackle illnesses spread by livestock.
Livestock antibiotic sales at lowest level to date
Livestock antibiotic sales at lowest level to date

Statistics also reveal low drug resistance among pigs and poultry.
Survey highlights vets' AMR concerns
Survey highlights vets' AMR concerns

Overprescribing and poor owner compliance among the key worries.
WVS leads Asia's largest rabies drive
WVS leads Asia's largest rabies drive

229,488 dogs were vaccinated in two weeks.
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Further cases of H5N1 confirmed in Norfolk

APHA has officially confirmed that two more cases of H5N1 have been found on premises in Norfolk.

Testing confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was present at premises near Attleborough, as well as premises near Hingham in South Norfolk. The case near Hingham follows a slaughter on suspicion which was declared on 23 December.

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been implemented at each premises, and all the poultry on each premises will be humanely culled.

A third case has also been identified near Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire.

APHA is reminding bird keepers to remain vigilant and follow biosecurity measures to prevent more outbreaks. Details on the current disease control zones and biosecurity guidance can be found on the APHA website.
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