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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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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."