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Lumpy skin disease outbreaks contained, EFSA reports
As of 2016, lumpy skin disease had been reported in seven European countries
Mass cattle vaccination carried out in south-eastern Europe
 
Outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in south-eastern Europe during 2015-16 were successfully contained by mass vaccination of cattle, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Lumpy skin disease is an infectious disease of cattle, characterised by skin nodules. It causes economic losses and is occasionally fatal.

Previously limited to southern and eastern Africa, the disease was detected in Turkey in 2013 and subsequently spread through south-eastern Europe. As of 2016 it had been reported in seven European countries - Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Scientific evidence published by EFSA in August 2016 recommended vaccination to minimise outbreaks in affected or at-risk regions.

EFSA veterinary surgeon Alessandro Broglia: “Despite the difficult epidemiological situation, all countries involved in the data collection have shown a high level of commitment and cooperation."
Further scientific evidence is expected at the beginning of 2018.

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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