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Second avian flu outbreak in Wyre
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A full investigation is being carried out to confirm the source of the infection. (stock image)
H5N8 detected in pheasants on a Lancashire farm
 
Defra has confirmed a second outbreak of avian influenza H5N8 in Wyre, Lancashire, in a flock of around 1,000 pheasants.

The case was identified on a farm near Pilling as part of routine investigations being carried out following confirmation of H5N8 at another pheasant farm in Lancashire on 24 January. There is a business link between the two premises.

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are in place around the infected premises. A number of birds have died and samples taken tested positive for H5N8. The surviving birds are being humanely culled.

A full investigation is being carried out to confirm the source of the infection and related premises have been placed under restrictions until all investigations are complete.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk