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RAWF Concerned about Financial Pressures
The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) has expressed concern about the knock-on effect of thousands of retrospective tax bills soon to be landing on the doormats of UK tax payers.

With approximately 2 million pet rabbits in the UK, the RWAF fears that the extra financial pressure will increase the number of pet owners giving up their rabbits. Many unwanted rabbits will find their way into rescue centres but some will be abandoned into the wild.

The charity is also worried about the number of rabbits being released into the wild and would like to draw pet owners’ attention to the fact this would almost certainly result in the rabbit’s death. The charity strongly advises pet owners to take their responsibilities towards their pets seriously and do everything they can to provide a suitable environment. If, as a last resort, they are unable to keep the rabbits then they must take all possible steps to rehome their rabbit with someone known to be responsible, and never abandon their rabbit into the wild.

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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