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Rabbit treatments detailed in new veterinary manuals
The two new volumes for the veterinary care of rabbits, have been launched at the BSAVA congress today.
The two new volumes for the veterinary care of rabbits, have been launched at the BSAVA congress today.

New two volume BSAVA guide launched at congress

A greater understanding of the pathology of rabbits diseases has led to the launch of two veterinary manuals at the BSAVA congress this afternoon.

Rabbits represent a growing proportion of the caseload in small animal practices, as has knowledge in medicine for these animals.

The previous BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery has now been replaced with two larger, more up-to-date volumes.

The BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine, features chapters on The Rabbit Friendly Practice, Neoplasia, and Endocrine Disease.

Editors Anna Meredith and Brigitte Lord say there is a greater awareness of both new conditions affecting rabbits and of their response to disease and treatment regimens.

The other volume, The BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Surgery, Dentistry and Imaging, edited by Frances Harcourt-Brown John Chitty,  details the major surgical and dental conditions that are common in rabbits.

It includes anaesthesia, analgesia, hospitalisation and post-operative care. A section on imaging covers techniques and interpretation, while surgery covers everything from neutering to more specialist procedures.

The dental section looks at disease, abscesses, and treatment for cheek tooth overgrowth.

 

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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.