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BSAVA reveals details for Alba Congress
The congress is taking place in Falkirk, famed for the iconic Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel.
The congress is returning to Scotland for 2022.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has confirmed that BSAVA Alba Congress, formally known as BSAVA's Scottish Congress, will take place on 16 – 17 September 2022.

Taking place at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel in Polmont, Falkirk, the congress promises to be packed with CPD, networking opportunities and ceilidh dancing. 

Delegates will have access to three lecture streams, one for veterinary surgeons, one for veterinary nurses, and one 'open for all' stream. The weekend-long event will feature 28 lectures, four practical sessions and 10 hours of CPD.

Scottish Regional Chair at the BSAVA, Angela McLaughlin, said: “We are delighted that we are returning to Scotland after three years away as this is a great event that allows Vets and Nurses the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge, while visiting an idyllic part of the country!”

Sessions to look out for include 'Echocardiology' with Kieran Borgeat, 'Dermatology: What can Nurses do?' with Sue Paterson and 'Wildlife Triage' with Jenna Richardson.

Alongside the educational and networking events, the congress also features a gala dinner on Friday 16 from 7.30pm. 

Tickets for the whole weekend cost £240 plus VAT for veterinary surgeons, £165 plus VAT for veterinary nurses and £65 plus VAT for students for BSAVA members.

Day tickets, non-member tickets and gala dinner tickets are also available to purchase. To book tickets, and for further information, visit the BSAVA website.

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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.