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Rabbits in first opinion practice CPD event
The course is aimed at general practitioners wanting to improve their knowledge of rabbits,
Day course presented by Dr Sonya Miles.

A new CPD event, 'Rabbits in First Opinion Practice' is set to take place in February.

The first in-person CPD event to be held by Just Exotics, the CPD will cover the rabbit consult, anaesthesia and analgesia in rabbits, rabbit dentistry and common conditions in rabbits.

Held from 9am to 4.30pm on Friday 24 February 2023, the day-long course will be presented by Dr Sonya Miles, an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine and the lead clinician for Highcroft Exotic Vets.

Providing 7.5 hours of CPD, the event will take place at The Hive in Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8EE. The event promises to be accessible, and free parking is available. 

At a cost of £250 per delegate, the event will provide lunch, refreshments and a certificate of completion. 

To book onto the course email info@justexotics.co.uk – the Just Exotics team are happy to answer any questions and provide further information on the event.

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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.