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Concerns over resistant E.coli superbugs

Public Health England launches new study

New research by Public Health England (PHE) will look at the types of antibiotic-resistant ESBL E. coli found in humans and animals.

Resistant strains of the bacterium are a rising problem, and the affect that resistant strains in animals have on humans is poorly understood.

Enzymes called ESBLs (Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases) are produced by these strains, making them resistant to antibiotics.

Funded by the Department of Health, the study will look into the most significant reservoirs of the bacteria, and the risks posed to human health. The findings will help to shape future strategies to address the issue.

"The risks posed to human health by resistant E. coli from non-human reservoirs are not fully understood," said Professor Neil Woodford, PHE. "This study will help to disentangle this complex interrelationship.


"Treatment of infections caused by resistant E. coli can be difficult, which is why we need to understand the risks better."


The research will be carried out in collaboration with the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) and Health Protection Scotland, as well as a number of universities.

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Building Great Workplaces webinars return

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 BVA has announced a new series of its Building Great Workplaces lunchtime webinars.

Launching from 16 July, the sessions will explore patient safety, motivation, client communication and more.

Its first webinar, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 16 July. It will feature guest speakers from The Vet Project, a group which supports neurodiversity in veterinary environments.

The following three webinars take place in September, October and November.

Booking is open on the BVA website 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.