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NOAH names StreetVet as its charity of the year
"To know their best friend can be kept healthy not only helps the animals, but also must provide reassurance for the owner too" - Dawn Howard, NOAH.

The charity supports the pets of people experiencing homelessness.

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has chosen StreetVet as its charity of the year.

StreetVet, a multi award-winning charity led by veterinary professionals, provides free essential veterinary care to people experiencing homelessness, and has helped to care for more than 1,200 dogs and 100 cats since its launch in 2016.

The charity provides health checks and vaccinations, owner education, prescription and follow up, preventative medicine, surgery and daily essentials for pet owners.

Dawn Howard, chief executive of NOAH, explained why StreetVet was chosen: “We have seen how much people are supported by the relationship they have with their animals, and this is particularly true for many people living on the streets. 

“The health and welfare of their animal companions is often a major priority for them, and the work of StreetVet means these animals can access the veterinary care they need and deserve. To know their best friend can be kept healthy not only helps the animal, but also must provide reassurance for the owner too.”

A donation will be made to StreetVet from sales of the 2022 NOAH Compendium book, alongside other support.

Co-founder, clinical director and brand ambassador for StreetVet, Jade Statt, thanked NOAH for its support: “StreetVet are delighted to have been selected by NOAH as their charity of the year.

"StreetVet is the product of collaboration and we are only able to deliver our services because of the immense support we have received from the profession. Thank you to NOAH for helping us raise awareness and vital funds.”

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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.