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Avian flu confirmed in Tyne and Wear
The latest case brings the total number of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza cases in England to 80.
All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled.

The APHA has confirmed a further case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in England.

In its latest update (23 Feb), the Agency said the case was identified in commercial captive birds at a premises in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. 

Protection and surveillance zones of 3km and 10km have been placed around the premises. All birds on the infected premises will be humanely culled.

This latest case brings the total number of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza incidents in England to 80. Earlier this week there were two cases of the disease at two separate premises in Powys, Wales.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk