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CMA launches investigation into Medivet acquisitions
The CMA has served initial enforcement orders under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002.
Initial enforcement orders commenced in December 2022.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating 17 completed acquisitions by Medivet Group Limited of independent veterinary businesses.

In phase one of the investigations, 17 acquisitions are to be to invested:
  • All Creatures Clinic Limited
  • The assets and business of the veterinary practice under the name Hollies Veterinary Surgery
  • Canine Healthcare Limited (t/a Vet Value) 
  • The assets and business of the veterinary practice under the name Iffley Vets
  • The Oxford Cat Clinic Limited
  • The Vet Station Limited
  • Barton Companion Animal Services Limited
  • Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital Limited
  • I T Kalogera Holdings Ltd (including its subsidary I T Kalogera Limited) (t/a Brockwell Vets)
  • Monument Vets Ltd
  • Fitzalan House Veterinary Practice Ltd
  • Ferring Street Vets Limited
  • Caddy Country Practice Limited
  • E Street Limited (t/a Elizabeth Street Veterinary Clinic)
  • The assets and businesses of the veterinary practices under the name The Vet on Richmond Hill and The Vet in St Margaret's
  • Withy Grove Veterinary Clinic Limited.

The initial enforcement orders were served on 21 December 2022, and the deadline has not yet been set for phase one decisions. For full information on the acquisitions investigation, visit the CMA 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.