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A monophasic group B Salmonella enterica 4,12:a:-- was first isolated in harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) in Scotland in 1991. This paper reports the isolation of the same group B S enterica from harbour porpoise carcases found stranded along the Cornwall and Devon coastlines. Between 1991 and 2002, 80 harbour porpoises were submitted for postmortem examination and subjected to bacteriological examination under the UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme. A total of 28 Salmonella isolates were recovered and subjected to several tests, including biochemical, molecular and serological analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on a paper prepared by the British Equine Veterinary Association on the horse passports due to come into force in England on November 30, 2003. Value of the passport system in preventing medicines not intended for use in animals used for food from entering the food chain; Difficulties that could arise in identifying horses.

The clinical signs, treatments used and spread of psoroptic mange in cattle from October 2007 until March 2011 are described. The disease was first diagnosed in South West Wales, having not been reported in Great Britain since the 1980s. The likely source was identified as a farm that had imported two animals from mainland Europe in the summer of 2006. Since that time, disease has been diagnosed on a further 22 premises, the majority in South West Wales but also in South East and Mid Wales and on one farm in England. Bought in animals harbouring the Psoroptes species mite but not showing clinical signs were considered the greatest risk of introducing the infestation into a herd. This, together with the difficulties of treatment to eliminate the parasite, means that it is unlikely that this outbreak has been controlled. There is also a continuing threat of importing the disease from abroad. The disease is not notifiable in the UK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides information on the topics discussed at the meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council held in London, England on June 4, 2009. Topics include the proposal to reform the disciplinary process and the structure of the RCVS Council, withdraw the proposals for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act, and new composition for RCVS Council. The meeting featured several veterinary leaders including Stuart Reid, Roger Eddy, and Quintin McKellar.

Background: Bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) causes substantial economic losses to the cattle industry; however, control and eradication can be achieved by identifying and removing persistently infected cattle from the herd. Each UK nation has separate control programmes. The English scheme, BVDFree, started in 2016 and is voluntary. Methods: We analysed the test results submitted to BVDFree from 5847 herds between 2016 and 2020. Results: In 2020, 13.5% of beef breeders and 20.0% of dairy herds that submitted tests had at least one positive (virus/antibody) test result. Although lower than in previous years, there was no clear trend in the proportion of positive tests over time. In virus testing herds, 0.4% of individual tests were positive in 2020, and 1.5% of individual tests were positive in BVDV‐positive virus testing herds. Dairy herds and larger herds were more likely to join BVDFree, and dairy herds were also more likely to virus test than beef breeder herds. Larger herds, herds that used virus testing and herds that had BVDV‐positive test results were more likely to continue submitting tests to BVDFree. Conclusions: The findings provide a benchmark for the status of BVDV control in England; continued analysis of test results will be important to assess progress towards eradication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on programs of various veterinary schools in Great Britain which aims to extend the access of students from disadvantaged backgrounds on their courses. It mentions Royal Veterinary College (RVC) whose "Gateway" programme aims to increase diversity in their courses and bursaries for students. It states that "Reach" project of Glasgow veterinary schools to support high school students that are willing to pursue veterinary courses. INSETS: VENET lifelong learning network;New fees regime - what it means for students.

The article focuses on the meetings organized by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to help formulate a veterinary strategy for the best use of investment by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Great Britain, to increase uptake of farm health plans in England. David Catlow, president of BVA, said the meetings had been well attended and successful.

The article reports on the partnership between the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and the University of Liverpool in 2011. It says that the move was aimed to develop Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET), which would examine the companion animal diseases across Great Britain on a three-year period. The article also discusses the results from the first stage of the pilot study.

In this article the author discusses aspects of the alleged successful bluetongue prevention in Great Britain in 2008. He is critical of the measures undertaken by the government in England and Wales on the compulsory program of vaccination against bluetongue. Also investigated is the two possible sources of infections.

Reports on the Royal Show conducted by veterinary surgeons and students at Stoneleigh Park in England. Types of animals presented at the show; Members of the veterinary team; Provisions under Great Britain's animal movement licensing system.