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Chatter box 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. Chatter box

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Updated framework for VN postgraduate qualifications

The new standard recognises the need for wellbeing, inclusion and flexibility.
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MMI awards more funding for VN mental health

The £40,000 research grant will integrate mental health into VN education.
Nominations open for VN Educator of the Year Awards 2026

 The awards celebrate inspiring teachers of vet nursing students.
BVNA celebrates inspiring individuals at awards ceremony

 BVNA celebrates inspiring individuals at awards ceremony.
Sarah Holliday becomes new BVNA president

 Ms Holliday has announced her presidential theme as 'Compassion and Empathy'.
BVNA sessions to explore Veterinary Surgeons Act reform

The group will discuss its work with a three-part series this September.
VN Futures ends after nine years of initiative

It was a joint project between RCVS and BVNA.
BVNA reveals incoming officer team and council members

 The successful applicants will formally take up their seats in October.
Vets invited to workshops to empower vet nurses

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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.
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