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Online forecast maps assess Nematodirus risk
The maps will be updated daily to track changes in risk throughout spring and early summer.

Predict when outbreaks are likely to happen

Researchers have developed online forecast maps to help UK sheep farmers assess the risk of Nematodirus outbreaks in lambs.

Put together by SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) and researchers at the University of Bristol, the maps help farmers to predict when Nematodirus eggs will hatch and when outbreaks are likely to happen.

They will be updated daily to track changes in risk throughout spring and early summer and include advice on management and treatment.

Researchers also hope to map cases of Nematodirus and eggs detected in routine faecal egg counts. Farmers, advisors and diagnostic labs are urged to contribute to these records anonymously by emailing researcher Dr Hannah Rose at the University of Bristol’s Vet School.

For more information about the forecast maps visit vetcommunity.com.

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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.