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Chatter box The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. Chatter box

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Professor Stuart Reid CBE receives prestigious award
Professor Stuart Reid CBE receives prestigious award

The Calvin W. Schwabe Award honours lifetime achievement in veterinary epidemiology.
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Blue Cross appoints 'Ben the Vet' as new ambassador
Blue Cross appoints 'Ben the Vet' as new ambassador

Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon will use his social media platform to highlight the charity's work.
New calculator to track carbon cost of vet surgery
New calculator to track carbon cost of vet surgery

Careful use of anaesthetics and other drugs could help reduce footprint.
RCVS announces mental health CPD series
RCVS announces mental health CPD series

The sessions will help delegates become confident in recognising stress.
Westport Vets opens new Winchburgh branch
Westport Vets opens new Winchburgh branch

The independent practice now owns four branches across Scotland.
Online animal cruelty legislation 'failing', charity says
Online animal cruelty legislation 'failing', charity says

Scottish SPCA urges government to update Animal Welfare Act.
AWF seeks trustees to guide future of charity
AWF seeks trustees to guide future of charity

"This is an exciting time to volunteer at AWF with its new strategy" Julian Kupfer.
RVC neurology professor appointed QMHA Clinical Director
RVC neurology professor appointed QMHA Clinical Director

Dr Steven De Decker will support one of the world's leading veterinary hospitals.
Participants sought for stress management study
Participants sought for stress management study

The MMI-funded project will identify wellbeing opportunities for vets.
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NSA webinar explores sheep tailing and castration

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is to host a free webinar on the castration and tail docking of lambs.

The webinar, 'Understanding the tailing and castration consultation: A guide for sheep farmers', will be hosted online on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 7.30pm.

It comes during a government consultation into the methods used for these procedures. Farmers are encouraged to engage before the consultation period closes on Monday, 9 March 2026.

The webinar offers clear and actionable guidance to support farmers to contribute meaningfully to the consultation and prepare for potential changes.

On the panel will be former SVS president Kate Hovers, farmer and vet Ann Van Eetvelt and SRUC professor in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences Cathy Dwyer. Each panel member will utilise their own specialism and expertise to evaluate risks and outcomes to sheep farming.

Find out more about the webinar on the NSA website.
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