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VN Practical Exam results published
Pass lists released, pass rate increases

The pass lists for this year's practical examinations for Veterinary Nursing qualifications have been published. MRCVS.co.uk would like to extend our congratulations to all those who have passed.

Of the 237 candidates attempting the new Level 3 Diploma practical exams (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations or OSCEs), 165 candidates passed. Accordingly, the pass rate is 70%. Many candidates passed by a clear margin, and a third of candidates achieved success in ten or more of the 12 exam stations when the pass line was eight stations.

Those students who sat the old-style NVQ Level 3 practical exams also achieved excellent results. Of 62 candidates, 49 were successful. The pass rate is therefore 79%, which is the highest pass rate in recent times.

Welcoming the news, Head of the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Department Libby Earle said “Congratulations to all those who were successful – and to the colleges and practices whose support has been vital to these students’ success. It is good to see VN students doing so well and particularly under the new Level 3 Diploma, since it is only the second time these practical examinations have been held.”

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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.