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Red Tractor vets must be PVS members from October
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The change has been announced as part of the scheme’s standards review.
Changes announced as part of standards review
 
Veterinary surgeons registered under the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme for pigs must be members of the Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) from 1 October.

The change has been announced as part of the scheme’s standards review. Previously, this was only a requirement for vets carrying out Real Welfare assessments.

Other changes in the review relate to the responsible use of antibiotics. A number of animal medicines standards have also been strengthened.

One new standard requires vets to declare that they only prescribe antibiotics for use on Red Tractor pig units in line with the PVS Prescribing Principles for Antimicrobials.

Joanna King, Red Tractor’s technical manager, is quoted by Pig World as saying: “Ensuring every Red Tractor registered vet is a PVS member will help keep them abreast of the most recent version of the Prescribing Principles, along with other guidelines and publications.”

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Survey launched to investigate EHV

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 Zoetis has launched a new survey to identify management techniques for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).

EHV is a contagious, airborne virus that can cause respiratory problems and severe diseases in horses and ponies. It spreads among horses over short distances, direct contact and through shared equipment.

The survey will explore current knowledge and management practices with EHV in the UK. It is quick to complete and participants could win one of 10 equine first aid kits.

Complete the survey here. 

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WSAVA launches pet travel guidance factsheet

A new pet travel guidance factsheet for veterinary professionals and caregivers has been developed by the WSAVA in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association.

The Dog and Cat Welfare During Transport factsheet provides step-by-step guidance for all stages of a journey, from pre-travel checklists to post-travel care.

Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.