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Help Given to Abandoned Pony
Morris the Welsh pony.
An abandoned blind Welsh pony has been given the gift of sight by vets at the Animal Health Trust (AHT).

Morris, a Welsh Section C, was rescued in 2008 by the Horse Rescue Fund after his owner stopped looking after him. On arrival at the Horse Rescue Fund’s base in Suffolk, Morris was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes.

An appeal to raise funds to pay for Morris to have his cataracts removed was launched and by the end of 2009, more than £5,000 had been donated, enabling the pony to have his much needed surgery.

His first eye was operated on in November 2008. The cataract was removed and a synthetic lens placed inside the eye. A year later, members and supporters of the Horse Rescue Fund had raised almost enough money to enable Morris to have his second cataract removed.

Sue Albone, of the Horse Rescue Fund, said: “People have been very generous. We almost raised enough money to give Morris full sight so I contacted the AHT to see if there was anyway they could help.”

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk