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Bursary offered for holistic approach
Vet nurses can apply to further animal behaviour career

Vétoquinol is offering a £2,000 bursary to a veterinary nurse keen to apply a more holistic approach to their work and practice.

The bursary is available for any course with the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE), including its diploma programme in Companion Animal Behaviour and its training and certificate in Canine Veterinary Training.

Helen Walker, product manager at Vétoquinol, said: "Veterinary nurses hold a vital position in vet practices and this bursary is intended to help nurses extend their knowledge and further their career in animal behaviour."

She explained that encouraging veterinary nurses to undertake training in animal behaviour can "significantly" benefit both the individual and their practice.

According to the company, such training can bring increased income, safer pet handing for staff, client loyalty and more relaxed handling of animals.

The company Vétoquinol is dedicated to improving animal health using its expertise in the veterinary medicine field, including anti-infectives, anti-inflammatories, anti-parasitics and complementary feeds.

Veterinary nurses who wish to apply must fill in an application form explaining their reasons for furthering their career in animal behaviour and what they hope to achieve upon completion of the course.

To apply for the bursary, contact 01280 825492 to request an application form.

Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2013.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 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. 

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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.