Due to lower temperatures & reduced midge activity the risk of new infection & onward transmission due to vector activity is now very low. As a result of the reduction in risk, certain restrictions are being eased from today (Tuesday 21 January). See more: gov.uk/government/new…

**Job Vacancy** we are looking for Post-doctoral Research Scientist. Collaborative project with The Pirbright Institute on the development of a subunit vaccine to control Haemonchus contortus in sheep. Salary £32,604 - £35,000 DOE Apply by 17/2/25 moredun.org.uk/careers/post-d…

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Detection and genomic characterisation of foot-and-mouth disease virus serotypes circulating in Cameroon using environmental sampling. Active monitoring and understanding the epidemiology of #FMDV underpin the foundations of control programmes. bit.ly/4h9n0rT

We have confirmed a case of bird-to-human avian flu A(H5N1) in a person in the West Midlands, this has previously occurred a small number of times in the UK and the risk to the general public remains very low. 📰

Only a few days left to apply for this exciting project led by Chris H. Hill! Want to dive into the world of RNA biophysics, use cutting edge tools, and collaborate with world leaders in virology The Pirbright Institute? Apply now! Applications close Feb 3. 👇👇 tinyurl.com/3xbz279c

🐄 Pasteurisation inactivates H5N1 influenza viruses in cows milk, rendering it safe to consume. Now published in Nature Communications, researchers highlight the risks of raw milk in affected areas. More: tinyurl.com/3ceudpme Paper: rdcu.be/d8xR9

Following active surveillance in the Bluetongue Restricted Zone, further cases of BTV-3 and a case of BTV-12 have been identified in cattle on a holding near Ashford, Kent. Please see GOV.UK: gov.uk/bluetongue for more information. Surveillance is ongoing.

Don't miss the webinar on 11 feb at 12pm CET, in our "Ask the Experts" series: Update on the Global FMD situation and risk. Presenters will be Donald King from The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Institute, Karima Ouali and Shahin Baiomy from the EuFMD. 👉 bit.ly/4ju5mR1

If you missed the Update on the Global #FMD situation and risk, click on our elearning page lnkd.in/d7J7QQ3 . Thanks to Don King The Pirbright Institute, Karima OUALI and Shahin Baiomy for their time and insight. "Ask the Experts"next week, same time ✏️bit.ly/3Cmraxc

🦠 We're proud to be a leader in preventing and controlling viral livestock diseases. A newly published UK Research and Innovation impact case study highlights our world-class research and facilities, supported by £430m BBSRC investment. Read the case study ⬇️ ow.ly/bb7950V3ocJ

We're leading an innovative new surveillance project with partners to protect crops, livestock, forests and fisheries from infectious diseases. Find out more about the Genomics for Animal and Plant Disease Consortium (GAP-DC): gov.uk/government/new… #APHAscience

Scientists from The Pirbright Institute explain how they worked with colleagues from #Ethiopia and #Italy to establish an #antigen #panel to assess the regional relevance of #FMD #vaccines. ow.ly/7XEl50W1u0t