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Pogdogs is a TV favourite for pets
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Pogdogs is the TV show of choice for 17 per cent of dogs.

Survey finds 17 per cent of pets rate the hit Battersea show

Few animal lovers can resist turning over to ITV's Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs, which provides an insight into the goings on at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. However, it turns out our pets also rate the hit show.

Apparently the average pet spends around 21 hours a week watching TV, and 17 per cent of those favour the programme, known affectionately as pogdogs.

Stories from the show include that of Gizmo, a neglected Lhasa apso who was underweight with matted fur, and even tangled eyelashes. After a trip to the groomers, Gizmo was snapped up by a new family.

Another episode that recently tugged on our heartstrings featured Graham, a skinny 12-year-old mutt that came to Battersea with terrible skin and severe tooth decay, which resulted in him having 24 teeth removed. His sweet and gentle nature quickly won him a new home. 

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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.