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Schmallenberg Virus: further UK testing results

Schmallenberg virus has now been identified in samples submitted from 29 farms across the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex and Hertfordshire.

Ending of licensing of cattle onto OTF (W) premises prior to completion of first short interval test

In order to regain Officially TB free (OTF) status, it is necessary for herds with OTF (Withdrawn) (OTF (W)) status to test clear at two consecutive short interval tests (SITs).

Advice to pregnant women to avoid close contact with animals that are giving birth

Defra and the HSE have issued advice that pregnant women should avoid close contact with animals that are giving birth.

Intergrating veterinary pathology into basic research

The intergrating veterinary pathology into basic research seminar will be held on Tuesday 17 April at the University of Surrey, Guildford.

The seminar is run jointly between the University of Surrey, AHVLA, IAH and RVC.

An updated brand for AHVLA Commercial Services

In April 2010, VLA Scientific was launched to bring together the Agency’s broad range of commercial products and services under a new simple identity. Following the creation of AHVLA, the new AHVLA Scientific brand has been developed to continue this work.

Independent review to develop future veterinary surveillance model

AHVLA has announced the creation of a new independent advisory group to recommend a future delivery model for veterinary surveillance in England and Wales.

Layer and broiler knowledge transfer survey

If you are involved in the broiler and layer industries, please complete our layer and broiler knowledge transfer survey questionnaire. Return it by 3 March 2012 for a chance to win a £50 voucher.

8th International Symposium on Avian Influenza

Registration is now open for the Eighth International Symposium on Avian Influenza, 1-4 April, at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.