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All smiles at the end of VN Week!
We are reaching the end of National Veterinary Nursing Week


As we approach the end of another successful National Veterinary Nursing Week, nurses all round the country have been promoting their profession by getting involved with their communities.

The BVNA predicted this year's event would be the biggest ever, as nurses had lots to celebrate and promote with their recent 50th anniversary. They proved right in their predictions with nurses and veterinary practices up and down the country organising a wide range of events.

Many practices got themselves outside by organising free pet health checks in their local parks.  For example, Hunters Bar Veterinary Clinic in Sheffield, set up mini nurse clinic stands in the middle of picturesque Endliffe park.

Others got quirky and decided to make their event a fun party for all.  For example, the New Era Vets in Jersey, have organised a Mad Hatters Tea Party... 
For the final day of the week they plan to have music, barbecues and a mad hat competition for children!

No matter how you have set out your veterinary nursing day, it is sure to educate the public on the veterinary nurse's role and thus, truly promote the nursing profession within the industry.

Roll on next year!

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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.