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Experts urge greater surveillance of exotic parasites
Experts are reporting rising numbers of worms and worm-like parasites in imported dogs
Practices asked to submit samples to the APHA for identification.

Veterinary practices in England and Wales are being urged to submit samples of suspected exotic worms and parasites to the APHA for identification.

The call from the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCAPP) UK and Ireland and the APHA comes in response to rising numbers of worms and worm-like parasites in dogs being imported from southern and eastern Europe.

Among the parasites being reported include the eyeworm Thelazia callipaeda, skin worm Dirofilaria repens and nasal pentastomid Linguatula serrata.

In a letter to Vet Times (Vol.52 Issue 10), Ian Wright, head of ESCAPP, said: “The APHA and ESCAPP UK and Ireland are collaborating to encourage diagnosis and reporting of these parasites and to map the distribution of cases. This will help inform their distribution and prevalence. As well as helping to identify where autochthonous transmission may be occurring.

“We encourage veterinary practice to submit any samples that may be one of these parasites to the APHA for identification. Samples should be posted to the APHA Carmarthen Veterinary Investigation Centre. Sample submissions must be accompanied by full clinical history to qualify for free testing.”

More details on how to submit samples are available on the APHA website.

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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.