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Myanmar reports first ASF outbreak
Shan State borders China to the north, Laos to the east, Thailand to the south and five administrative divisions of Burma in the west.
Sixty-five animals have been culled in Shan State 

Myanmar’s chief veterinary officer has confirmed the country’s first outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF).

A dozen pigs died and 53 were culled in the initial outbreak in Wan Nwet Village, Shan State. A further two cases and a susceptible animal were later reported in the village of Panghseng, around 110km (68 miles) away.

The cause of the outbreak is inconclusive but is thought to be down to the introduction of new live animals, illegal movement of animals, swill feeding and fomites, according to a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Shan State borders China to the north, Laos to the east, Thailand to the south and five administrative divisions of Burma in the west.

Thailand announced it would ban pig imports from Myanmar for 90 days to avoid the spread of ASF from its neighbouring country, according to Reuters.

The ban is expected to start this week and will cover live pigs, wild boar and carcasses from Myanmar. Thailand imposed a similar ban on imports from Laos in June.

China has also banned the import of pigs, wild boar and related products from Myanmar.

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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.