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Two avian influenza cases confirmed in Norfolk
H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in Norfolk.

Highly pathogenic H5N8 identified at two turkey-rearing farms.

There were two new confirmed cases of avian influenza over the weekend in Norfolk, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in poultry and captive birds in the UK to nine.

According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the birds tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza.

A 3km Protection and 10km Surveillance Zone has been placed around the infected turkey farms - one located near Attleborough and the other near King's Lynn. Defra said that all birds on the infected farms will be humanely culled to prevent further spread of the disease.

According to the Eastern Daily Press, this is the first time the highly pathogenic strain has been confirmed in Norfolk since 2017.

It follows an announcement from the UK's chief veterinary officers that all bird keepers will be legally required to keep their birds indoors from the 14 December.

This decision runs alongside the current AIPZ measures that were introduced last month following several confirmed cases in captive and wild birds.

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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