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Cats Protection to host coronation picnic
“Everyone is welcome and we will be on hand to help people find out more about becoming a volunteer for Cats Protection" – Tania Marsh.
The public, and their teddy bears, are invited.

Cat Protection’s National Cat Adoption Centre is inviting the public to join them for a teddy bears’ picnic to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

The picnic will take place at the centre in Chelwood Gate, East Sussex on Monday, 8 May from 12.00pm – 2.00pm. Entry will be free and people are encouraged to bring their teddy bears along with them.

The picnic is part of the Big Help Out initiative, which aims to raise awareness of volunteering through a national day of events across the UK.

Those who attend the picnic will have the opportunity to learn more about volunteering with Cats Protection.

Tania Marsh, deputy manager of the centre, said: “Our charity helps thousands of cats every year, but this is only possible thanks to our amazing volunteers who do so much to help cats in need. We’re incredibly grateful to all of them, so this day will be about celebrating them as well as the coronation.

“Everyone is welcome and we will be on hand to help people find out more about becoming a volunteer for Cats Protection. We have many roles available, from hands-on cat work to helping out with social media.

“Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends and feel like you’re making a difference to a good cause. If you love animals – especially cats – then we’d love to meet you!”

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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.