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Animal health roadshow to start in November
Current livestock health issues highlighted at national events

A UK-wide Animal Health Roadshow is being held by animal health research institute, Moredun, is set to begin in November, with vets and scientists from the institute addressing key livestock health issues at 11 events.

The institute says that the roadshow aims to provide vets, SQPs and farmers with the information they need to maximise health, productivity and profitability of the UK's livestock.

Topics to be covered during the nationwide events include worm control and liver fluke in sheep and cattle, calf health, sheep scab, Johne's disease and crytosporidiosis.

Professor Julie Fitzpatrick, chief executive and scientific director at Moredun, said: "The subjects we are covering during this Roadshow have all been suggested by our board of regional advisors, most of whom are farmers, vets and SQPs themselves – allowing us to remain focused on the needs of the industry.

"We hope that these meetings will help farmers learn more about specific animal health problems, enabling them to make informed choices about disease control on their farms."

The roadshow will run from November 11 to 21, heading to Ashford, Banbury, Ruthin, Bridgwater, Brecon, Buxton, Peebles, New Cumnock, Perth, Huntly and Hexham.

The events are free to attend, beginning at 7:30pm, and are all CPD events for vets and SQPs. Further information can be found on Moredun's website

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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.