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Equine Viral Arteritis in Gloucestershire
Defra confirmed the case on 4th October.

Defra has confirmed that a stallion in Gloucestershire has contracted Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA), the first time the disease has been seen in the UK since December 2010.

The horse will remain under breeding restrictions until shown to be free of the virus, and it is understood that it has not been used for breeding since arriving in the UK in April.

EVA is a low impact exotic disease found in horses, transmitted through mating, semen, or contact with aborted foetuses. Coughing and snorting can also spread the disease, but it cannot spread to humans.

There is no treatment available for the virus, which can cause abortions, fever, depression, lethargy, stiff movement, runny nose, conjunctivitis and swelling of the lower leg, around the eye and the reproductive organs.

Vets in the area are asked to remain vigilant for signs of infection, and anyone suspecting the disease must immediately notify the duty vet at their local AHVLA office.

For more information, visit the Defra website.

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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.