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APHA confirms TB in Cumbrian badgers
Bovine TB has been identified in badgers in East Cumbria for the first time.
Disease detected as part of routine surveillance

Bovine TB has been identified in badgers in East Cumbria for the first time, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has confirmed.

In a statement, the APHA said that the disease was detected as part of routine surveillance in the low-risk region of the country.

This surveillance includes testing badgers killed in road traffic incidents for M. bovis.

An APHA spokesperson said: “A number of bTB breakdowns in cattle herds have been identified in east Cumbria. APHA has carried out a thorough investigation, which found evidence the disease is present in badgers in the area.
 
“We are working closely with farmers and others affected to assess the extent of disease in the badger population. Additional cattle controls are in place and further action will depend on the results of our surveillance.
 
“Farmers in the area should continue to practice good biosecurity to minimise the risk of disease spreading to their farms.”

The APHA says that between November 2014 and February 2017, 16 cattle holdings in east Cumbria had been affected.

Investigations into the likely source of the disease and extent of spread in the area are ongoing.

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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.