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Rabbit collective launch webinars on preventative healthcare
The webinars have been designed to be accessible and engaging to all vets and nurses, regardless of experience.
Webinars cover diet, sudden death, neutering and disease prevention

The veterinary profession is being urged to watch a new webinar series focussing on rabbit healthcare.

Filmed by the Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Collective, the three-part series has been launched ahead of this year’s RAW Protect and Prevent Campaign (1-9 June). The three webinars are 20 minutes in length and cover diet; neutering and sudden death; infectious diseases and prevention, including vaccination.

RAW veterinary advisor and webinar host Dr Richard Saunders said: “These webinars provide information across all of the key areas relating to preventative healthcare in rabbits. There is a large number of health issues facing rabbits but thankfully many of these can be prevented.

“Vets play an incredibly important role in ensuring rabbit owners have all the information they need to correctly care for their pets but unfortunately there is still a lack of awareness and understanding around many basic needs such as diet, husbandry and the importance of vaccinations to protect against dangerous diseases.

“The webinars have been designed to be accessible and engaging to all vets and nurses, regardless of their experience level. We’re urging vets and nurses to watch all three seminars so they’re able to provide the best possible advice to rabbit owners seeking advice on their pets in advance of Rabbit Awareness Week.”

Thousands of veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland participate in Rabbit Awareness Week every year. This years’ theme of ‘Protect and Prevent’ aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations, following the continued outbreak of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease 2 (RVHD2).

To watch the webinars and learn more about this year’s RAW campaign visit www.rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.