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Online forecast maps assess Nematodirus risk
The maps will be updated daily to track changes in risk throughout spring and early summer.

Predict when outbreaks are likely to happen

Researchers have developed online forecast maps to help UK sheep farmers assess the risk of Nematodirus outbreaks in lambs.

Put together by SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) and researchers at the University of Bristol, the maps help farmers to predict when Nematodirus eggs will hatch and when outbreaks are likely to happen.

They will be updated daily to track changes in risk throughout spring and early summer and include advice on management and treatment.

Researchers also hope to map cases of Nematodirus and eggs detected in routine faecal egg counts. Farmers, advisors and diagnostic labs are urged to contribute to these records anonymously by emailing researcher Dr Hannah Rose at the University of Bristol’s Vet School.

For more information about the forecast maps visit vetcommunity.com.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'