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BVA seeks nominations for regional representatives
The BVA is looking for motivated individuals with an engaged interest in current issues affecting the profession.

Positions available across the United Kingdom

The BVA has announced that it is seeking nominations for five new regional representatives. The representatives will speak for vets from those regions and represent their views to BVA Council.

Positions are available in Scotland, North-West England, East of England, South-East of England and South West of England. All sectors of the veterinary profession are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be based in that geographical region, have time to gather members’ opinions and attend four Council meetings each year. Three of the meetings are at BVA's Mansfield Street office in London and one at BVA Members’ Day, which changes location each year.

BVA senior vice president, Gudrun Ravetz, said: “BVA regional representatives provide an essential link between our members across the UK and BVA’s policy and decision making at Council level. We need and welcome input from all corners of the country on how we run BVA and this wouldn’t be possible without the strong voices of the reps in the different regions.”

BVA West Midlands regional representative, Ally Anderson, added: “I am currently in the middle of my second term on BVA Council and I would encourage anyone who is considering taking part to put themselves forward for election.

"It is a fantastic chance to represent the views of your region and to help BVA members to get their voices heard. During my time as a regional representative, I have met a range of people from across the profession and had the opportunity to develop new skills.”

The term of the role is three years and the BVA is seeking motivated individuals with an engaged interest in the current issues affecting the profession.
For more information and details on how to apply, visit www.bva.co.uk/council/

 

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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.