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Chester Zoo confirms death of black jaguar
"Goshi was a firm favourite with visitors, members and staff alike" - Chester Zoo spokesperson.

Goshi, who had been at the zoo since 2013, passed away suddenly. 

(Chester Zoo has sadly confirmed the sudden death of Goshi, a female jaguar.

Goshi was almost 10 years old, and had come into the care of the zoo in 2013. 

Announcing her death, a spokesperson from Chester Zoo said: “We very much wish we had different news to share with you but it’s with a huge amount of sadness that we can confirm the death of female jaguar, Goshi, who passed away suddenly overnight on Tuesday (1 March 2022).



“The news has come as a shock to all those who have cared for her since she arrived at the zoo back in 2013 and an investigative post-mortem will be carried out to try to help us to establish exactly what happened.”

Goshi, a black jaguar, lived in the zoo's Spirit of the Jaguar enclosure, and was very popular with visitors. 



“Goshi, who was nearly 10 years old, was a firm favourite with visitors, members and staff alike, with many often left in awe by her striking appearance and graceful presence,” Chester Zoo continued. 

“She will be dearly missed by everyone.

“Male jaguar, Napo, remains in good health and our expert carnivore team will, of course, continue to monitor him closely.”

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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.