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Prof Trees to Deliver McCall Lecture
Professor Sandy Trees
Professor Sandy Trees, Senior Vice-President of the RCVS§ and Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at the University of Liverpool, has been invited to give the prestigious McCall Lecture on Monday 8 November at the University of Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Science.

Entitled ‘Human River Blindness, cows and some remarkable bacteria,’ Professor Trees’s lecture will highlight the links between bovine Onchocerciasis and Human River Blindness in sub-Saharan Africa, human and animal health.  It will focus on a severely debilitating disease which has been the focus of control efforts for many years.  Both the human and bovine diseases are caused by different types of Onchocerca worms and transmitted by blackfly.

“Human River Blindness is not zoonotic, however, the human Onchocerca worm is transmitted by a blackfly species which also feeds on cattle,” says Professor Trees.  “This species of blackfly also carries at least one of the several bovine Onchocerca species which can infect cattle.”
 
Using the bovine infection several key research findings have been made of relevance to Human River Blindness. In particular, tetracycline antibiotic treatment has been found to kill adult Onchocerca worms in cattle. Professor Trees will focus on this discovery and also existing research into the relationship between the host, worms and bacteria, and the implications for controlling Human River Blindness.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.