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New postgraduate certificate in emergency practice
The course includes modules in emergency practice, emergency medicine and emergency surgery.
Practical course to help vets hone their techniques

The University of Chester and CPD Solutions have launched a new postgraduate certificate in emergency practice for small animal vets.

The course begins in October 2018 and will allow students to obtain their PgCert in just 12 months. It includes nine days of hands-on practical training based at the CPD solutions training centre near Birmingham.

‘Our experience is that vets get the most out of hands-on practical training in a structured and supportive environment, combined with reflective application of their new skills in practice,” said CPD Solutions MD Susie Coughlan.

“This is the format for the PgCert in Emergency Practice – all attendance sessions are practical, and the course provides support for developing reflective work- based learning that vets can then use throughout their careers. We are developing the range of 12 month PgCerts for vets and we’re very excited to be able to offer the highly popular subject of Emergency Practice this year.”

The certificate will be led by tutors Tobias Grave, Aidan McAlinden, Smita Das and Scott Kilpatrick, who will help vets hone their techniques and decision-making in small group sessions. It includes modules in 'Essentials of Small Animal Emergency Practice', 'Small Animal Emergency Medicine' and 'Small Animal Emergency Surgery'.

Assessment is ongoing and based on a submission of a reflective portfolio in keeping with the current RCVS move towards outcomes-based CPD.

To find out more about the new PgCert in Emergency Practice contact CPD Solutions on 0151 328 0444 or visit http://www.cpd-solutions.com/info/pgcertpdemerg/

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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.