Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Basing policy on available evidence.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 2012
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In a recent update, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, Nigel Gibbens, discussed the reasons behind the proposed policy for culling badgers, which is aimed at controlling disease. He also touched on other important topics, such as monitoring for Schmallenberg virus, managing equine infectious anemia, and the UK's position on changes to pet import rules in the European Union. This update highlights the ongoing efforts to protect animal health and ensure safe practices in veterinary care.
Abstract
In his regular update for Veterinary Record, Nigel Gibbens, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, revisits the basis for the proposed badger culling policy and provides an overview of other current issues, including surveillance for Schmallenberg virus, dealing with equine infectious anaemia and the UK's stance on proposed changes to EU pet import rules.
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