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Control zone declared following suspected FMDV
The Temporary Control Zone has been declared around a premises in West Norfolk. "The premises remains under restriction pending the...

Academic awarded Plowright Prize for cattle disease research
Dr Herman Barkema has been named winner of the Plowright Prize 2021/2022/ Dr Herman Barkema uses epidemiology to study disease...

New insights into retention of FMDV
The outcomes of the study could benefit farmers of African buffalo, whose herds can harbour the disease for five years...

Experts form consortium to tackle avian flu
The move follows a year of unprecedented bird flu outbreaks. Eight UK organisations join forces to find new ways to...

Deadline approaches for poultry research grants
"I’d like to encourage everyone to take the opportunity for funded research into this area and help grow the evidence...

BCVA reveals Congress programme for 2022
"The last few years have been tumultuous for many, and I urge you to use these days at Congress as...

AMR study begins on Welsh farms
Scientists will analyse the samples to find out more about AMR in Welsh farms. The University of Bristol is undertaking...

DIVA test discovered to detect Johne’s disease in goats
"This will support the use of vaccines as part of MAP control programs" – Professor Cath Rees. Actiphage can differentiate...

Study reveals insights into how FMDV interacts with immune system
The study revealed that the interaction between FMDV and the immune system helps the virus to persist in animals such...

NSA and Moredun announce continuing collaboration
“We are delighted that our valuable partnership with the NSA is continuing and going from strength to strength" – Dr...