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More SBV cases confirmed
Nearly 200 cases confirmed

The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced that the number of confirmed cases of the Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) in UK territory has risen again to a total of 190 farms. Fourteen of these cases have been detected in cattle and 176 have been detected in sheep. Although infections in other species have been detected on the Continent, no infections in deer, camelids or goats have been detected in the UK.

AHVLA has also confirmed the location of the new cases, and that no cases have been confirmed in any new counties. All areas where cases have been confirmed are those identified as being at risk due to midge incursion from infected areas in Northern Europe during the previous summer and autumn.

A full breakdown of the location and nature of the confirmed cases may be found at the AHVLA website.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'