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Iraq reports first H5N1 outbreaks in 10 years
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A total of 77,101 birds died and 641,498 have been culled. (stock photo)
Over 640,000 birds culled so far
 
Outbreaks of avian influenza H5N1 have been reported in Iraq for the first time in 10 years, according to a disease alert by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Six outbreaks were reported by Dr Salah Fadhil Abbas, director general of the Veterinary Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture in Baghdad. Beginning in mid-December 2015, the last outbreak occurred in February this year.

A total of 77,101 birds died and 641,498 have been culled. The source of the outbreaks is not yet known.

Movement controls and screening are in place inside the country, as well as disinfection and disinfestation.

Official destruction of animal products and disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste, is being carried out.

Other measures being applied include traceability, quarantine, surveillance, zoning and control of wildlife reservoirs.

 

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk