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Rescue dog voted Britain's sleepiest pet
Hugo
Hugo was found wandering the streets of London.

Hugo likes to relax in the most elegant fashion

An 11-year-old rescue dog has been crowned Britain's sleepiest pet in a photography competition organised by Mattress Online.

The internet retailer urged pet owners to send in pictures of their lazy animals for a chance to win pet shopping vouchers.

King charles/pug cross Hugo was snapped by his owner lying on his back on a blanket at his home in Croydon, South London.

Owner Charlotte Pike, who adopted Hugo earlier this year after he was found wandering the streets, said that he had transformed from a "timid little boy who was scared of his own shadow to being totally bedded in."  

She added: "The photo shows how he likes to relax in the most elegant fashion, taking up all the space and now feels relaxed at home, or anywhere he goes. Every blanket (and some coats) are very much his property. He comes into the office every day to help anyone who is having a bad day by being exceptionally cute and will curl up snoring on them at any opportunity."
 
"We have made it our mission to make sure whatever happened before us is forgotten, and he is going to have the BEST years of his life.
 
"Hugo is such a cheeky dog! This dog has been through a lot but is certainly making the most of his new home! He seems to have fitted in really well, looking extremely comfy! We hope he continues to grow within your family."

Runners up in the competition included seven-month-old Willow - a ragdoll kitten who loves nothing more than curling up on a real mattress for catnaps - and three-month-old Mabel, a little dog who appears very content in her new home.

Image - Mattrressonline.co.uk

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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.