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'We Bought a Zoo' author to inspire CQ graduates
Benjamin Mee
CQ graduates will have the opportunity to hear Benjamin's emotive story of courage, resilience and enterprise.
Benjamin Mee will speak at graduation ceremony

Renowned speaker Benjamin Mee, author of 'We Bought a Zoo', is set to inspire, entertain and motivate this year's Central Qualifications (CQ) graduates at a ceremony in Westminster.

CQ is a nationally accredited examination board for the veterinary and animal related industries that has been instrumental in advancing veterinary education and training.

This year's cohort of veterinary nursing graduates will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony at the historic Central Hall in Westminster on 20 June, 2015.

Guests will have the opportunity to hear Benjamin share his emotive story of courage, resilience and enterprise.

Benjamin has an unwavering passion for transforming lives through knowledge, collaboration and partnership and encouraging sustainability through shared practice in the context of conservation.

Graduates, their lecturers, family and friends will be welcomed for what promises to be a memorable and celebratory day of their achievements.

For further information please write to enquiries@cqual.org or visit www.cqual.org

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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.