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H7N9 detected at Hong Kong poultry stall
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Authorities are attempting to trace the source of the affected poultry (stock photo).
Authorities cull thousands of birds
 
Routine testing has confirmed the presence of H7N9 avian influenza at a poultry stall in Hong Kong. Authorities are culling 4,500 birds and the live poultry trade has been suspended.

A sample of faecal droppings was taken from the stall in Yan Oi Market, Tuen Mun, as part of a surveillance programme by the University of Hong Kong. It tested positive for H7N9 on 4 June, according to a statement from the city's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD).

'The affected stall sells live poultry, including live chickens and pigeons,' a spokesperson said. 'The FEHD, upon receiving the test result, has immediately conducted thorough cleansing and disinfection at the two stalls and is tracing the source of the poultry.

Poultry imports and the trading of live poultry have been suspended, as has the supply of chickens from local farms. Local chicken farms will be will be inspected and samples collected for testing to ensure none of the local poultry has become infected.

H7N9 was first detected in humans in mainland China just over three years ago.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.