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BEVA launches Webinar Series
Webinars to make CPD more convenient

BEVA is launching a series of Webinars to make CPD and further training easier for busy practitioners to access.

Beginning on the 24th July and held thereafter on the first Tuesday of every month, the webinars will cover a range of subjects, including the following:

  • Tues 24th July: Jonathan Pycock, 'Update on pregnancy diagnosis and twin management in the mare.'
  • Tues 7th August: Sarah Boys Smith, 'Lameness Imaging' (Sponsored by BCF Technology)
  • Tues 4th September: Mark Bowen, 'Clinical Decision Making and Atrial Fibrillation' (Sponsored by  Kruuse)
  • Tues 2nd October: Andrew Harrison, 'Common Problems at Races & Events'
  • Tues 6th November: Huw Griffiths, 'Artificial Insemination'
  • Tues 4th December: TBC

The first two Webinars will be free and there will be reduced rates for BEVA members for the remaining four. Each of the webinars will go out live at 7.30pm and will be available on demand after the event through the BEVA website.

To register for and watch the Webinars, live or on demand, click here.

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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.