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RCVS initiative ViVet launches podcast on innovation in the workplace
The new podcast series can provide guidance for everyday practice and can be counted towards CPD targets.

Six episodes designed to help vets build an innovative mindset

ViVet, the RCVS' innovation programme for veterinary professionals, has released a new series of podcasts providing advice on applying an innovative mindset and entrepreneurial skills to everyday practice.

The six podcasts are hosted by Harvey Wade of innovation consultancy Innovate21. His work involves helping businesses and organisations to embed innovation within their plans and strategies, to help them deliver clear and consistent results.

All six episodes are available now. Topics covered include:

  • collaborating within a team when innovating in order to draw upon a range of ideas, skills and support
  • using clear goals to create innovation success in the short and long term
  • identifying and overcoming common barriers to innovation for businesses and organisations
  • establishing a successful innovation programme for your business or organisation by setting measurable progress targets.

Chris Tufnell, RCVS Council member and innovation lead, commented: “This really is an excellent series of webinars that has been produced, with direct applicability to what we, as veterinary professionals, are doing in our daily practice and I am very grateful to Harvey Wade for providing his expertise.

“While you can listen to each of these podcasts individually, I would recommend listening to them in order and as a whole series to get the best out of them. And please don’t forget that listening to these podcasts and reflecting on what you have learned and how they will influence your own professional practice can count towards your continuing professional development (CPD).”

The podcasts can be downloaded or streamed here.

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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.