Audit of animal-related injuries at UK veterinary schools between 2009 and 2018.

Background: Animal-related injuries pose a significant risk to the veterinary profession. This study aimed to describe the incidence, demographics, context and consequences of animal-related injuries at UK veterinary schools.

Methods: A multicentre audit of accident records (2009-2018) across five UK veterinary schools was performed.

Involving older people in inclusive educational research.

Young people entering the workforce will increasingly be working alongside older people and developing strategies to meet the needs and aspirations of older people. Students can be supported to understand the experience of ageing through Intergenerational contact programmes. Newcastle University Ageing Generations Education (NUAGE) is an example of an intergenerational programme in a higher education environment, bringing together undergraduate students and older people to discuss the subject of ageing.

The effect of sample type, temperature and RNAlater on the stability of avian influenza virus RNA.

As a result of continuing worldwide outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) caused by the Asian lineage of H5N1, surveillance of targeted avian species in selected regions has been implemented. In these wild bird surveys, the use of real-time reverse transcription (rRT)-PCR has proved to be an invaluable tool as a frontline screening assay for the detection of avian influenza virus (AIV) RNA. However, verification of HPAI diagnosis, particularly in a primary outbreak situation, requires confirmation by a national, community or world reference laboratory.