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London Pet Show wows crowds
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Dog dancing, rabbit showjumping and duck herding prove popular

This year's London Pet Show, which was held in Earls Court Two over May 12th and 13th, has delighted the nation's animal lovers and pet owners with a combination of entertainment and education on the spectacular variety of animals present. The event, which returned for a highly anticipated second year, was obliged to move the the larger Earls Court venue to meet the popular demand for larger displays and a greater number of animals on show.

The Show was divided into four zones, which were devoted to cats, dogs, aquatics and exotics, and the reliably crowd-pleasing small furries. The general public was able to see a wide array of different species and breeds, chat with owners and experts, and enjoy presentations and demonstrations on the care of the animals in question. The Show also welcomed more unconventional animals including miniature ponies, armadillos, meerkats, pygmy hedgehogs and micro pigs.

The opening ceremony saw celebrity dog dancers Donelda Guy, Jackie Prescott and Mary Ray put on a display for the crowds with their remarkably talented pets, and the crowds were also treated to entertaining animal action displays which included dancing dogs, rabbit showjumping and duck herding border collies throughout the weekend. It is anticipated that such entertaining displays and the well-regarded educational elements of the event will fuel demand for a third London Pet Show next year.

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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