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September 28th marks the 14th World Rabies Day. This year, we hear from Dr Lorraine McElhinney and Professor Tony Fooks as they talk about this year’s theme ‘End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate’.
The Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss has written a piece about the steps being undertaken by vets around the world to prevent the spread of this disease and we find out about the work of APHA in ensuring the UK remains rabies free.
Lucy Carson-Taylor and Steph Godliman explain how the first National Plant Health Week this week will put a national focus on the importance of protecting the health and biosecurity of our plants.
The government has awarded £500,000 grant funding for projects that develop new tools to diagnose tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle.
Exporters of animal and animal products will need to apply for existing export health certificates through a new digital service.
Microchipping will help ensure that irresponsible owners are rightly held accountable and owners can be more easily reunited with lost or stolen horses
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