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Dogs Trust Worldwide awards funding to support Thai neutering programme
The Soi Dog Foundation has neutered 250,000 dogs in Bangkok alone since 2016.

Charity aims to neuter 80 per cent of Bangkok street dogs.

Dogs Trust Worldwide has announced that it will support Thailand-based charity Soi Dog Foundation by providing funding to cover half of the costs of its ambitious campaign to neuter 80 per cent of street dogs in Greater Bangkok.

Soi Dog Foundation's neutering programme is thought to be the largest campaign of its kind on the planet. The charity has neutered 250,000 dogs in Bangkok alone since 2016.

Dogs Trust Worldwide was set up in 2016 in order to support animal health and welfare initiatives overseas. It has supported Soi Dog Foundation's work since then through its International Grants Programme.

This latest round of funding represents 50 per cent of what is required for the Catch Neuter Vaccinate Return (CNVR) project, which focuses on street dogs in the Thai capital city.

Karen Reed from Dogs Trust Worldwide said: “Soi Dog is a fantastically-run charity doing amazing work, and we are extremely happy to continue to partner with them, as they continue their aim to neuter 80 per cent of street dogs in Greater Bangkok.

“What they have accomplished so far is an astonishing achievement and has dramatically changed the lives of street dogs for the better in the country.”

Dogs Trust Worldwide has now opened applications for other well-governed and well-planned projects taking place outside of the UK to apply for grants.

The charity is accepting applications for innovative projects that contribute towards encouraging responsible dog ownership or humane management of dog populations. It states that all projects must be sustainable and make a measurable difference.

The deadline for submitting applications for the next round of international grants is Monday 10 May, 2021.

For more information please visit the Dogs Trust Worldwide website.

Images (c) Soi Dog Foundation.

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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.