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Owl survives 60mph smash
Bird found unhurt after being hit by car

A great horned owl has had an amazing escape after being hit by a car travelling at 60mph on a US motorway. Driver of the 4WD Sonji Coney Williams said she saw the bird as she drove south on the Florida Turnpike, but was unable to stop in time.

"I was driving about 60mph, he never moved, and so, I said 'oh, my God, I hit a bird', and I felt so bad but it was very dark and we didn't pull over," she said.

Assuming the bird had been killed Ms Williams was shocked to find the owl the following day  - alive - behind the radiator grill.

"There was a family that pulled in front of my parking space and flagged me down and said, 'Don't move, don't move, you have something in the grill of your truck…It's an owl."

Florida Fish and Wildlife freed the owl, which incredibly suffered no injuries and has now become something of an internet sensation.

Click here to watch the video of the owl's rescue.

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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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Applications open for BEVA Back in the Saddle

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has opened applications for its 'Back in the Saddle' coaching programme.

The online scheme offers structured group coaching for members wanting to reflect on their career path and regain clarity. Members may be returning to work after leave, uncertain about next steps or reassessing direction.

Attendees will benefit from impartial guidance and practical tools to support their professional development. Members are encouraged to take a 'proactive, future-focused approach' to their careers.

The sessions, taking place on Wednesdays from 7.30pm-9pm, are open to BEVA members with more than five years' experience. The first session takes place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Applications will close on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.