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RSPCA warns of flood risks
Livestock owners urged to make flood preparations

With flood warnings being issued all over the UK, the RSPCA is urging farmers and pet owners to ensure they have preparations in place to guarantee their animals’ safety.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is working closely with fire and rescue services in affected areas and has carried out several rescues so far. Sheep in West Sussex were found stranded and, in the same area, some 20 cattle were marooned on a bank – requiring a team of six RSPCA Water Rescue team members to bring them to safety.

As of the 12th June, flood warnings have been issued in 40 areas of the UK with 32 in the south-east, 5 in East Anglia and others in the midlands, south-west and north-east England.


Tony Woodley, RSPCA Inspector, commented: "The public rightly feel very passionate about their animals and are often reluctant to leave them in times of crisis. It can make a difficult situation worse if they have not considered how they will care for their animals in transit or where to keep them until they can return to their homes."

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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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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.