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The Pointer in Art
The Kennel Club Art Gallery has announced the opening of its 18th exhibition, The Pointer in Art, from 5th July – 12th November 2010.

Organised in conjunction with the Pointer Club, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the exhibition offers visitors to the Art Gallery the opportunity to view some unique pieces of artwork depicting this beautiful breed.
 
The exhibition features a distinctive and rare mixture of wonderful art, including oil paintings, engravings, bronzes, porcelain models and trophies along with other Pointer ephemera such as jewellery and medals. Highlights of the display include a series of three Pointer studies by George Earl, set in a fitted ash three fold screen; a collection of trophies from the Pointer Club; a hand coloured engraving entitled ‘12th August’ by Thomas Blinks and a portrait by Reuben Ward Binks of Pennine Prima Donna, winner of  Best in Show at Crufts in 1935.
 
The Pointer in Art is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 4.30pm by appointment. To book an appointment, please contact the Art Gallery on 020 7518 1064 or by e-mail: artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk. The nearest Underground station is Green Park.

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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.