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Getting to Grips with Strangles
Streptococcus equi, the bacterium that causes Strangles.
Worldwide experts meet in Stockholm to learn about recent progress on tackling the disease.

Stockholm plays host to an international Strangles Conference over 27/28 May when scientists and veterinary surgeons from all over the world congregate at Ulfsunda Castle to further their knowledge on this devastating equine disease.
 
Strangles is the most commonly diagnosed infectious disease of horses worldwide and is of major welfare and economic importance. The conference will discuss recent scientific advances made possible through the completion of the Streptococcus equi and Streptococcus zooepidemicus genome sequencing projects and their implications for the prevention of Strangles.
 
Carl Robinson, senior scientist at the Animal Health Trust, said: “Access to the genetic makeup of these closely related bacteria has revolutionised our ability to design better diagnostic tests and vaccines. This meeting is a fantastic opportunity to bring together the world experts and really make a difference towards the eradication of Strangles.”

Further information on the conference is available from www.aht.org.uk

 

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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