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Plumpton College open day
Careers advice and activities for whole family

East Sussex's Plumpton College will be opening its doors to an expected 10,000 visitors on Saturday, May 11.

The Open Day will give attendees the opportunity to find out about courses, training and apprenticeships, and view an array of practical displays.

Between the hours of 10am and 5pm, visitors will be able to gain careers advice, take tours of student accommodation and take part in a range of fun activities.

Plumpton's Open Day is a day out for all the family. It will host:
  • Children’s activities
  • Small animals
  • Countryside events
  • Woodland walks
  • Estate tours by tractor/trailer
  • Displays at the large college farm
  • Sporting activities
  • Shearing demonstrations
  • A fun dog show
  • Tree climbing skills
  • Horse riding displays
  • A climbing wall
  • Working forges
  • Marvellous machinery
  • Garden designs
  • Falconry
  • Game management displays
  • Dog grooming
  • Craft and trade stalls

The event is being held in association with the Sussex Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. Entry costs £5 for adults, £3 for senior citizens and is free for children under 16.

Click here for more information about Plumpton College and its Open Day.

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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.