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Sheep Veterinary Society appoints new president
Amanda Carson has been appointed president of the Sheep Veterinary Society

Amanda Carson to lead discussions on sheep health and welfare.

Leading sheep vet Amanda Carson has been appointed president of the Sheep Veterinary Society.

Amanda, who leads the APHA's small ruminant disease scanning surveillance project, takes over the role from Nick Hart, who becomes senior vice president.

A graduate of the University of Sydney, Amanda spent 15 years as a partner in a rural mixed practice in Cumbria. Among her sheep-related activities include representing APHA on the Sheep Health and Welfare Group; vice-chair of the Farmer Scientist Network of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society; trustee of the charity The Sheep Trust.

Amanda is also a member of the Farm Animal Genetic Resources Committee (FAnGR) and secretary of the Herdwick Sheep Breeders’ Association. In 2019, she was awarded Associateship of the Royal Agricultural Societies in recognition of her outstanding contribution to agricultural and rural progress in the sheep sector.

The Sheep Veterinary Society aims to bring together vets, advisers and flock owners from across the world who are interested in the welfare and production of sheep. Besides providing a forum for education and discussion on sheep health and welfare, the Society builds strong links with sheep farmers through the National Sheep Association.

Ms Carson was appointed president of the Society during its virtual autumn conference (9 September). Also joining the officials is new junior vice president, Rebecca Mearns.

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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.