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UK TB eradication plan approved
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This is the sixth year running that the European Commission has approved the programme.
Plan includes approach being taken forward to eradicate TB in Wales

The European Commission (EC) has approved the UK TB eradication plan for 2015,  which includes the approach being taken forward to eradicate TB in Wales.

This is the sixth year running that the EC has approved the programme to eradicate bovine TB in the country and follows a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) inspection in September last year.

Deputy minister for farming and food, Rebecca Evans, said that she is "delighted" that the EC has approved the eradication plan and that it has recognised their commitment to eradicating the disease from Wales.

The plan incorporates a range of measures which include work in the Intensive Action Area, the Badger Vaccination Grant, the All Wales Badger Found Dead Survey and a flagship initiative, Cymorth TB.

The plan will also encompass commitments to strengthen cattle control measures in place through the continual monitoring and review of the remaining Pre-Movement Testing exemptions.

Furthermore, the approval means that Wales will receive a share of a possible 31m Euros awarded to the UK to help it fight the disease. This funding will offset some TB testing and compensation costs.
 
For further information about the TB eradication programme, visit www.wales.gov.uk.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.