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Hysolv UK launches new swine flu vaccination
The new vaccine protects against the pandemic strain of flu pdmH1N1.
Vaccine to be used in conjunction with Respiporc FLU3

A new swine flu vaccination has been launched by Hysolv Animal Health UK.

In a press release, Hysolv said the vaccine - Respiporc FLUpanH1N1 - protects against the pandemic strain of flu pdmH1N1, which is prevalent in the British Isles.

Two 1ml doses of the inactivated vaccine can be injected intramuscularly three weeks apart to pigs over the age of 56 days, providing immunisation to the majority of animals within seven days.

Developed by IDT Biologika, the vaccine has already proved a success in Germany, where 1.7 million doses have been prescribed. Field trials revealed that vaccination not only protected against clinical signs of influenza, it also resulted in improvements in reproduction and piglet performance.

Hysolv is strongly advising that Respiporc FLUpanH1N1 is used in conjunction with its existing vaccine, Respiporc FLU3. This is because Respiporc FLU3 gives protection against three other strains of swine flu (H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2).

‘When used together, the two vaccines protect pigs against the most relevant strains in the British Isles,” the company said. 

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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.