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BEVA offers 2-day practice management forum
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Event sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has announced the organisation of a two-day forum on practice management designed to assist equine veterinary practices. The event, which is sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, will be held at the Marriott Forest of Arden, Meriden, Birmingham on 26th-27th June 2012.

A statement on the BEVA website has confirmed that “Presenters have been carefully chosen to bring a fresh perspective to some of the most important elements of practice management.” Those attending can look forward to hearing from Nick Steele and Amy Rook on getting the best from staff and clients, Julian Samuelson on zoning and internet pharmacies, Adam Auckburally on practice pharmacy efficiency and Andrew Gillespie on marketing.

Delegates may attend the event on either the first day only, the second day only or both days. Fees for attending on both days are £420 for BEVA members and £565 for non-members.

More information on the event and how to book can be found here.

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.