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Vets Welcome Welsh TB Strategy
Veterinary associations have welcomed the announcement by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) that it will consult on a new draft Tuberculosis Eradication Order that will allow the WAG to pursue a badger control strategy in a specified area of west Wales.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) have supported the WAG’s ongoing commitment to tackling bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) and were disappointed when the Court of Appeal ruled against the WAG on a previous Order earlier this year.
 
Commenting, Professor Bill Reilly, President of the BVA, said: “The BVA supports the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment to tackling bovine TB and we welcome the consultation on a new Order.
 
“It is important to remember that the Court of Appeal did not rule against the science of the original Order, but the process by which the decision was reached.”
 
Keith Cutler, President of BCVA, added: “Unlike the earlier Order that was rejected by the Court of Appeal, the draft TB Eradication Order announced today by the Welsh Assembly Government will focus on an Intensive Action Area where bovine TB levels are extremely high.
 
“BCVA is highly supportive of the WAG’s new proposals as they will introduce a badger control strategy alongside stricter cattle control and biosecurity measures.”
 

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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.