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African swine fever reaches Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is the latest country to be affected by the disease.
Country’s first case confirmed in wild boar

A wild boar found dead in the Czech Republic has tested positive for African swine fever (ASF), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed. It is the country’s first reported case.

Samples for ASF testing were collected from the animal, which was found in the village of elechovice in the Zlín region. The samples were sent to the National Veterinary Research Institute (Reference Laboratory), as part of the national ASF surveillance programme.

The source of the outbreak is currently unknown. Movement control has been implemented inside the country, in addition to surveillance within a containment and/or protection zone.

The Czech Republic is the latest country to be affected by the disease, which in recent years has been confirmed in Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and, in October, Moldova.

In the past month, the OIE has reported 11 cases in Poland and nine in the Ukraine, as well as cases in Lithuania, Russia and Moldova.

Responding to the latest outbreak, Zoe Davies, chief executive of the UK’s National Pig Association, said: "This is another concerning development in the spread of ASF in eastern Europe…

“Wild boar, which have played a major part in spreading the disease in eastern Europe and this highlights once again the need to ensure we have robust control measures in place to prevent our wild boar populations spreading out of control."

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."