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Ebola cases expected to soar by December
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Ebola is "running faster than us and it is winning the race," warns the head of the UN mission to tackle the epidemic.

Death rates now thought to be as high as 70 per cent

The number of ebola cases is expected to soar by the end of the year, with up to 10,000 new cases reported every week. This is according to a prediction by Bruce Aylward, assistant director-general at the World Health Organisation (WHO).

According to the latest figures, there have now been more than 8,900 ebola cases and nearly 4,500 deaths. Fatality rates are now believed to be 70 per cent, rather than 50 per cent as previously estimated.

Anthony Banbury, who is head of the United Nations mission to stop the deadly epidemic that is causing devastation in West Africa, said ebola is "running faster than us and it is winning the race".

Speaking from Ghana via video link to the UN Security Council, Mr Banbury said: "We either stop ebola now or we face an entirely unprecedented situation for which we do not have a plan".

According to WHO recommendations, ebola must be brought under control within 60 days, starting from October 1. This means ensuring 70 per cent of infected people are in hospital and 70 per cent of burials are carried out without further spread of the virus.

"We must defeat ebola and we must do it fast," Mr Banbury concluded.

 

 

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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.