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WSAVA launches oncology resources
"One of the particular challenges facing veterinary oncology is the significant regional variation in its development globally" - Dr Martin Soberano.
'Fast Facts' summaries to aid diagnosis of tumours.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association's (WSAVA) Oncology Working Group (WOW Group) will launch its 'Fast Facts' initiative – a series of one page summaries to help veterinary surgeons diagnose and treat tumours.

Set to launch at the WSAVA Congress, taking place from 29 – 31 October, the summaries for transmissible venereal tumours (TVT) and mammary tumours will be the first Fast Facts in the series to be released.

The resources will be available for veterinary professionals to download for free in English and Spanish on the WSAVA website during this year's congress, and an accompanying version targeted towards pet owners will be made available later on.

Created by the WOW Group, the summaries are the group's latest project, and WOW Group Chair Dr Martin Soberano said: “One of the particular challenges facing veterinary oncology is the significant regional variation in its development globally – whether this is caused by limited veterinary education and experience; a lack of equipment or simply a lack of financial resources.

“The WOW Group is focused on creating tools that will reduce this regional variation, leading to a global improvement in the care of veterinary oncology patients.

“We are delighted to launch the first of our Fast Facts and look forward to discussing TVTs and mammary tumors in companion animals with WSAVA delegates later this week.”

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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.