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Peru Govt. investigates pelican deaths
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Unexplained deaths raise concerns of viral epidemic

The government of Peru has launched an investigation after hundreds of pelicans have been found dead along a 70km/40 mile stretch of the Lambayeque and Piura coastlines. The Peruvian Maritime Institute (Imarpe) has stated that 538 pelicans and 54 boobies were recently been found in varying states of decomposition, along with five sea lions and a turtle. Preliminary reports suggest that the pelicans died on the beaches where they were found rather than having died out at sea prior to being washed ashore.

The dead bodies have been found in the same region where approximately 800 dolphins were also found dead earlier this year after contracting a morbillivirus. Explaining, Stefan Austermuehle of local NGO Mundo Azul said "We know that in other cases in the United States up to 50% of populations were killed by the virus. What we also know...is that in previous cases animals that have higher loads of pollutants in their body will fall easier victims to these kind of diseases because their immune system is weakened."

The Peruvian Government has declared itself “deeply worried” by the deaths, and the need for further tests to identify the pelicans' cause of death has been declared. Imarpe has also stated that the results of the previous tests on the dolphins would be published shortly. 

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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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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com