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RCVS opens applications for VetGDP peer reviewers
VetGDP Advisers can apply via the RCVS My Account, and selecting the areas they would be interested in reviewing for.
Applicants will need to be VetGDP Advisers.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened up applications for peer reviewers to support the work of the Vet Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP).

Any VetGDP Adviser who has completed the online learning, and is also ideally supporting a graduate, can apply to be a VetGDP peer reviewer. 

Peer reviewers will be responsible for reviewing and providing feedback on completed anonymised e-portfolio submissions from graduates enrolled onto the programme. On reviewing each e-portfolio, the peer reviewer will consider the graduate's reflections and feedback relating to each of the VetGDP Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), to ensure that the graduate has met the appropriate success criteria. 

Dr Linda Prescott-Clements, RCVS director of education, commented on the role: “This is a great opportunity for members of the profession to play a key role in supporting the development of new veterinary graduates. 

“Reviewers will be supported throughout the process by the Education Team. 

“Reviewing applications will also go towards peer reviewers’ annual CPD requirements and will give them the opportunity to learn more about graduate experiences of the workplace.”

VetGDP Advisers can apply to become peer reviewers by logging into their RCVS My Account, registering their interest, and indicating which areas they would like to review for, companion animal, farm animal, equine, mixed or government. 

The RCVS advises that any questions about the role can be emailed to vetgdp@rcvs.org.uk 

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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.