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Vets sought for equine grass sickness project
Vet practices are being urged to assist the project with any EGS cases they have,

Fellowship aims to establish a national database and sample biobank.

Vets are being invited to assist with an innovative project to discover the causes of equine grass sickness (EGS).

The project is being led by The Moredun Foundation Equine Grass Sickness Fund to create a national EGS sample biobank and database. It follows the launch of a three-year Fellowship to breathe fresh thinking and multi-disciplinary approaches into EGS research. 

As part of the project, researchers are calling on veterinary practices to assist them with sample collection (pre-and post-mortem) of any EGS cases they have.

With funding from the British Horse Society, sample packs, protocols and return postage boxes will be provided to all participating vets practices. Funding is also available for vets to apply for a set fee to cover their time. 

Participating practices will be able to get involved with the project through practice or regional meetings and will be kept updated with progress as the fellowship progresses. 
Those wishing to take part can register for a webinar scheduled for Tuesday 23 March at 7.30 pm.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.