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The town has been recognised in the DogFriendly Awards.
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Chatter box The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. Chatter box

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Study finds cause of sleeping sickness spread

Mutations in key genes causing deadly disease to spread beyond Africa.
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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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Pig influenza vaccine study shows promising results

Researchers used aerosol immunisation to induce T-cell responses.
Funding awarded to develop rapid TB detector
Funding awarded to develop rapid TB detector

The new test could be quicker than PCR and microscopy testing.
Supermarkets lack effective antibiotic policies, antibiotic group says
Supermarkets lack effective antibiotic policies, antibiotic group says

Restrictions on antibiotic use are not applied to some branded or imported products.
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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.
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