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SBV ‘knowledge gaps’
EFSA calls for better understanding of disease

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has claimed there are ‘knowledge gaps’ surrounding the outbreak of the Schmallenburg virus in Europe. The EFSA has stated in a report the need for a full understanding of the disease, including its geographical spread, its origin and its impact in the herd.

The report published by the EFSA - Schmallenberg virus: Analysis of the Epidemiological Data and Assessment of Impact – was produced following the commission’s request for scientific advice on SBV.

The EFSA has recommended that to improve the possibility of future outbreaks certain data gaps need to be filled. These include SBV vector competency and other vector host transmission parameters, the distribution, density and overwintering of Culicoides, SBV host vector transmission parameters and other routes of transmission.

They also believe that host susceptibility, species range and virulence – as well as the vulnerable period during gestation – all require further investigation, as does the development and duration of post-infection immunity.

The spokesman for the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA), Adam Bealby said: “[These] knowledge gaps have been discussed and agreed at an EU level, and there is an initiative to address these through multi-disciplinary research.”

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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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