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New vaccine protects against two Salmonella strains
chickens
The new vaccine protects against S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial.
Vaccine will also be licensed for use in turkeys and ducks for the first time

Poultry producers will be able to protect their stock against two strains of Salmonella simultaneously, thanks to the arrival of a new vaccine on the market.

Salmonella is a significant cause of food poisoning in humans, caught from contaminated meat and eggs. Food-borne disease caused by the bacteria is estimated to affect tens of millions of people worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organisation. It is also responsible for severe economic losses in the poultry industry.

The new live vaccine, AviPro Salmonella Duo, is the first to protect against both S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial. Globally, these are the two most significant Salmonella strains passed from animals to humans. It is also the first vaccine to be licensed for use in turkeys and ducks as well as chickens.

According to Elanco Animal Health, who launched the product, the new vaccine provides an extra eight weeks of immunity compared to previous vaccines - 62 weeks' immunity for S Typhimurium and 68 weeks for S Enteritidis.

AviPro is administered in drinking water rather than by injection, which Elanco says improves animal welfare, allowing mass administration without causing stress to the birds.

To find out more about the vaccine, visit: http://salmonella360.com/

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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.