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Diamond Standard Cats
Baby, one of the most pampered cats in Britain.
The cats who get the cream...and much more besides.

It is not unusual for pets to be pampered, but a recent survey conducted by Gourmet has uncovered there are no lengths some owners will not go to indulge their cat.

The search for a Five Star Feline polled 2000 cat owners about how they pamper their pets, and highlighted the extent cat owners will go to care for their cat. Research found:

- One in six cat owners will sit on the floor, rather than moving their cat from their favourite chair
- One in six cat owners buy their pets designer or jewel encrusted accessories
- One in four cat owners indulge their cats with treats several times per week
- Half of male cat owners let their cat sleep on top of the duvet while they’re in bed.

Now twelve cats are battling it out to claim the title of most pampered cat the country. Over 3000 doting owners entered their cats for consideration and following 250,000 public votes, the potential felines were selected.

Amongst them is Scottish cat Baby, who is so indulged she has her own bedroom and bathroom. Luna, from Lincolnshire, has her own 'princess' bedroom with a bed, toys, pictures and a cross-stitch portrait of herself. Meanwhile Sid Luscious is the proud owner of his very own motorised water fountain. Seraphim, on the other hand, frequently travels on holidays abroad with his owners and, to top it all, has his own throne.

For more tales of diamond-standard cats and the shortly-to-be-announced winner of the 'Most Pampered' title, click here.



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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

News Story 1
 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.