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Tests ‘fail to confirm’ ASF in Chinese animal feed
The country’s first recorded ASF outbreak was confirmed in early August and the virus has now reached most pig-farming regions. (Stock photo)
Company reported suspected contamination last week 

An animal feed company in China has ruled out the presence of African swine fever (ASF) in feed made on one of its units.

The Tangrenshen Group reported the suspected contamination on Sunday (11 November).

However, according to a Reuters news agency report, the company has since said tests ‘failed to confirm’ the presence of ASF in any of the raw material or finished product samples collected last week.

The suspected case prompted further concerns about the potential spread of the disease across China. The country’s first recorded outbreak was confirmed in early August and the virus has now reached most pig-farming regions.  

Tangrenshen resumed normal operations on November 13 and is working to address the negative impact on its operations.

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.