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Females were able to overpower male gorillas.
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Chatter box The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. Chatter box

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Equine News
Liver fluke treatment in early autumn 'no insurance' for livestock
Liver fluke treatment in early autumn 'no insurance' for livestock

Traditional treatment windows mean treatment is given too early.
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Phillipa Page becomes president of Sheep Veterinary Society
Phillipa Page becomes president of Sheep Veterinary Society

She takes over from former president Kim Hamer.
Solid dose vaccine protects pigs against PRRSV
Solid dose vaccine protects pigs against PRRSV

It is the first time the approach has shown to be effective.
Disbudding under sedation stunts calf growth, study finds
Disbudding under sedation stunts calf growth, study finds

'Knockdown disbudding' has increased in popularity.
First lab-made vaccine for Barber's Pole worm developed
First lab-made vaccine for Barber's Pole worm developed

Previous vaccines involved harvesting worms from slaughtered sheep.
Defra warns of increased avian influenza risk
Defra warns of increased avian influenza risk

Bird keepers are being urged to take immediate action.
DAERA calls for 'vigilance' as avian flu circulates
DAERA calls for 'vigilance' as avian flu circulates

Cases have been reported in flocks and coastal birds.
SCOPS podcast returns for third season
SCOPS podcast returns for third season

The first episode will explore haemonchus parasites.
BVA welcomes Wales Sustainable Farming Scheme
BVA welcomes Wales Sustainable Farming Scheme

Vets will be involved with animal health and welfare management.
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Bluetongue reaches Wales for first time in 2025

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has revealed that bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales for the first time in 2025.

In their latest statistics, APHA records a total of 109 cases of BTV-3 or BTV-8 in Great Britain in the 2025-2026 vector season.

The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain this season is 107. This includes 103 cases within the England restricted zone and four cases in Wales.

There has also been two cases of BTV-8, which were both in Cornwall.

As a result of the cases in Wales, a Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) is enforced in Monmouthshire. Animals can move freely under general license within the England Restricted Zone, however animals with suspected bluetongue must stay on their holding.

All premises testing positive for blue tongue can be viewed on this map.
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