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What is a 'good' consultation?
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The project hopes to identify important parts of the consultation, which could be used to assess and improve small animal consults.
New PhD project seeks applicants
 
How do we define and measure a 'good' consultation? A new PhD project by the University of Nottingham and marketing company Onswitch, hopes to find an answer to this question.

The team will collect data from clients, employers and veterinary surgeons, in order to identify key parts of small animal consultations that can be used to assess and improve them.

A series of video recorded consultations will also be used, followed by direct observation of consultations. This will test the feasibility of using certain measures to assess a successful consult.

In the final stage of the project a set of domains will be developed to provide learning outcomes for the 'core consultation' day one skills for veterinary graduates.

To apply for the study, visit http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply/apply-online.aspx and include a CV and covering letter. Early application is strongly recommended.

For more information on eligibility to apply and receive funding, please visit: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/prospectivestudents/postgraduate/studentships.aspx#goodconsultation

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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.