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Poultry disease advice updated
New poster helps vets to treat pet birds

As small-scale poultry keeping becomes increasingly popular, the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) has updated its poultry disease advice to help small animal vets to treat backyard flocks.

A significantly updated poster has been put together to help small animal vets identify diseases in free-range birds, such as, exhibition chickens, hens, ducks, geese, turkeys, quail, guinea fowl, peacocks and ornamental pheasants and waterfowl.

Compiled by specialist poultry vet Victoria Roberts, the poster is intended as a quick reference guide for vets, with easy-to-follow lists of common problems found in particular species and age groups.

Advice is also offered on prevention, as well as the causes and signs of disease, and brief bio-security guidelines.

The poster is available on the AWF website and can be printed out for display in the practice (recommended size A3).

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Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

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 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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APHA launches free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with Springpod, has launched a free virtual work experience programme, giving young people across the UK the chance to explore careers dedicated to protecting animal and plant health.

The on-demand programme offers a unique insight into career opportunities within APHA, showcasing how students can contribute to tackling some of the UK's most critical biosecurity and environmental challenges.

Designed for students aged 13 and over, the course includes more than 10 hours of engaging content featuring real-life industry insights, scenario-based challenges, and practical guidance on applying for jobs. To register for the course, visit the APHA website.