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Equine health initiative launches
The initiative aims to translate all available research on the most common health and performance-limiting problems.

Initiative aims to review and translate the latest research

A new health initiative for racehorses and other equines has been launched at the National Equine Forum, London.

The Thoroughbred Health Network is a collaborative project of industry stakeholder organisations. Its mission is to:

  • Optimise the health of the racehorse and other equines
  • Establish a network of those whose common goal is to minimise the impact of equine injury and disease
  • Translate all available research on the most common health and performance-limiting problems into easily understandable tips to maximise the health of horses in training in GB

Those who are involved with the equine industry, whether practically, officially or academically, are invited to subscribe to the network free of charge.

‘We endeavour to deliver the latest understanding from veterinary research in a digestible format that could be implemented into practice,’ reads a notice on its website.

‘As a member, you will be able to contribute your opinions and ask questions that will be answered by the key network collaborator whom holds the most expertise in that area, whether veterinary or practical.’

For full details on the network and information on joining can be found at thoroughbredhealthnetwork.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.