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Scientific submissions sought for cattle conference
The British Cattle Veterinary Associaton international M.bovis conference takes place in June.
The British Cattle Veterinary Associaton international M.bovis conference takes place in June.

TB control, innovation and epidemiology among topics for event

The British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) is seeking submissions for its sixth international M.bovis conference in June.

The BCVA Conference Scientific Committee is inviting oral or poster format abstracts to be submitted by February 28.

Topics can include new progress in Tuberculosis (TB) control, vaccination, methods and innovation, epidemiology, practical delivery, social sciences/ economics, policy legislation and regulation, wildlife reservoirs, diagnosis.

The conference will be held at the City Hall in Cardiff, Wales from June 16 to June 19.

For more details click here.

Meanwhile the BCVA congress will take place at the Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire from October 16 to October 18. More details are to be released by the BCVA at a later date.

 

 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.