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Novel Marek’s disease vaccines now available in the UK
Boehringer Ingelheim states that the PREVEXXION RN range provides full protection of broilers, layers and breeders against the most virulent Marek's disease virus strains.

New product described as “the first innovation in the Marek category in over 40 years.”

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the launch of a new set of Marek's disease vaccines in the UK and the EU, named PREVEXXION RN and PREVEXXION RN+HVT+IBD.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) describes Marek's disease as a major economic risk for poultry flocks, particularly those of young adult fowls about to be utilised for meat or egg production. Vaccination against Marek's disease can considerably reduce mortality.

The PREVEXXION RN range is made up of an innovative serotype-1 construct vaccine. According to Boehringer Ingelheim, its early Marek’s disease onset of immunity from five days of age provides full protection of broilers, layers and breeders against the most virulent Marek’s disease virus strains.

It is also fully compatible with VAXXITEK HVT+IBD and is available as a 3-in-1 solution – named PREVEXXION RN+HVT+IBD – specifically designed to provide protection from the hatchery.

Jerôme Baudon, head of poultry at Boehringer Ingelheim, called PREVEXXION RN the “new golden standard” for Marek's disease vaccination programs. He said: “Our PREVEXXION RN range provides value through innovation to Marek sensitive poultry producers looking for continuous live production productivity improvement and effective protection.

“Field and lab experiments conducted worldwide demonstrated its safety, efficacy and its strong, early, and long-lasting protection through the lifespan of the birds and against very virulent Marek’s disease challenge.”

PREVEXXION RN vaccines are available in ampoules of 1000, 2000, and 4000 doses, frozen in liquid nitrogen. For more information please contact your Boehringer Ingelheim representative.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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NSA webinar explores sheep tailing and castration

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is to host a free webinar on the castration and tail docking of lambs.

The webinar, 'Understanding the tailing and castration consultation: A guide for sheep farmers', will be hosted online on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 7.30pm.

It comes during a government consultation into the methods used for these procedures. Farmers are encouraged to engage before the consultation period closes on Monday, 9 March 2026.

The webinar offers clear and actionable guidance to support farmers to contribute meaningfully to the consultation and prepare for potential changes.

On the panel will be former SVS president Kate Hovers, farmer and vet Ann Van Eetvelt and SRUC professor in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences Cathy Dwyer. Each panel member will utilise their own specialism and expertise to evaluate risks and outcomes to sheep farming.

Find out more about the webinar on the NSA website.