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UK makes global commitment to reduce pollution
Countries around the world are being urged to take action to stop plastic entering our seas.

UN member states pledge to reduce plastic in world’s oceans

The UK has made a global commitment to reduce plastic in the world’s oceans.

The commitment was made at this year's United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, which came to a close on Wednesday.

Environment minister Therese Coffey said: “Countries around the world need to take urgent action to stop plastic entering our oceans and I am delighted that today’s UN agreement clearly demonstrates our shared commitment.

“At home, the UK continues to be a world leader in tackling this issue – taking nine billion plastic bags out of circulation with our 5p carrier bag charge and drawing up one of the world’s toughest bans on microbeads.”

During the Assembly, UN member states also made a commitment to help tackle antimicrobial resistance. Support for existing progress made on AMR through the work of various UK agencies highlighted the need to further understand the impact of AMR on the environment.

The UN Environment Programme has been commissioned to produce a report on the environmental impacts of AMR, including the causes for development and spread of resistance in the environment.

Member States are also being encouraged to consider putting in place measures to manage waste and waste water. This includes manufacturers of antibiotics where applicable, in order to minimise antimicrobial pollution.

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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.