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Chatter box RCVS Knowledge has welcomed Professor Peter Cockcroft as editor-in-chief for Veterinary Evidence.

A world-renowned expert in evidence-based veterinary medicine, Prof Cockcroft will lead the strategic development and editorial quality of the open-access journal. He was previously in the role from 2017-2020.

Katie Mantell, CEO of RCVS Knowledge, said: "We are excited about the extensive knowledge of evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical veterinary research that Peter brings, and we look forward to working with him over this next phase of the journal's development." Chatter box

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Avian flu impact puts poultry rare breeds under threat
Avian flu impact puts poultry rare breeds under threat

Rare breeds charity adds every native poultry breed to 'priority' category.
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Poultry health course returns after five year break
Poultry health course returns after five year break

Avian influenza and Newcastle disease will be among the diseases covered.
NOAH updates medicine training for farmers
NOAH updates medicine training for farmers

The course now has a greater focus on disease prevention.
Cattle lungworm survey launched
Cattle lungworm survey launched

COWS wants to better understand treatment efficacy.
BCG-vaccinated cattle less infectious to other cattle, study finds
BCG-vaccinated cattle less infectious to other cattle, study finds

Study in Ethiopia suggests elimination of bovine TB in country is possible.
Scotland opens consultation on hen cage ban
Scotland opens consultation on hen cage ban

Country could become first in the UK to outlaw the practice.
NSA survey reveals impact of sheep worrying
NSA survey reveals impact of sheep worrying

Survey finds 78 per cent of rural crime teams saw an increase in cases.
Farm vets offered antimicrobial stewardship support
Farm vets offered antimicrobial stewardship support

It will increase data collection on antimicrobial use.
New registration rules announced to protect poultry
New registration rules announced to protect poultry

All bird keepers will have to register their flocks regardless of size.
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Defra to host bluetongue webinar for vets

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be hosting a webinar for veterinary professional on bluetongue on Thursday, 25 April 2024.

Topics covered will include the transmission cycle, pathology and pathogenesis, clinical signs (including signs seen in recent BTV-3 cases in the Netherlands), and control and prevention.

The session, which will take place from 6pm to 7.30pm, is part of Defra's 'Plan, Prevent and Protect' webinar series, which are hosted by policy officials, epidemiologists and veterinary professionals from Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The bluetongue session will also feature insights from experts from The Pirbright Institute.

Those attending will have the opportunity to ask questions. Places on the webinar can be booked online.
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