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Registration opens for BVNA Congress 2026

Registration opens for BVNA Congress 2026 The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has launched registration for this annual three-day congress. Read More
Participants sought for stress management study

Participants sought for stress management study
Researchers have called for participants to join a new study into stress management within veterinary work. Read More

Cleaning protocols cut contamination by 70 per cent

Cleaning protocols cut contamination by 70 per cent
A new study has revealed how veterinary practices could cut contamination by over 70 per cent. Read More


Treatment can improve pugs' PLE survival, study finds

Treatment can improve pugs' PLE survival, study finds
Pugs with protein-losing enteropathy face early...

RVC launches cat and dog hearing clinic

RVC launches cat and dog hearing clinic
The clinic is delivered by a board-certified neurologist. Read More

RSPCA crisis amid 'unprecedented' feline intake

RSPCA crisis amid 'unprecedented' feline intake
The charity saw a 72 per cent increase of cats in care. Read More


New tool helps assess horse welfare on yards

New tool helps assess horse welfare on yards
The HEY tool is based on the Five Domains Model.

Redwings to consult on visitor centre closures

Redwings to consult on visitor centre closures
Two centres could be closed due to rising costs. Read More

AI shows promise for fracture detection in animals

AI shows promise for fracture detection in animals
Researchers develop AI system that can detect fractures in racehorses. Read More


RUMA Agriculture appoints new chair

RUMA Agriculture appoints new chair
James Russell succeeds Cat McLaughlin in the role.

Study highlights environmental risks of isoxazoline

Study highlights environmental risks of isoxazoline
Active ingredients from flea treatment pass into pet faeces. Read More

Study shows avian flu risks for Vietnamese chicken supply

Study shows avian flu risks for Vietnamese chicken supply
Chickens mix at various stages in the production process. Read More


London Zoo shares CT scan of 'world's ugliest' pig

London Zoo shares CT scan of 'world's ugliest' pig
The babirusa had a successful dentist visit.

Rescued 'dancing bear' honours rescue charity hero
Lissy is named after animal welfare advocate Lis Key, who died in January.

Charity launches fundraising appeal to help grey seal pups
The Scottish SPCA is caring for as many as 50 pups at any one time.

Registration opens for BVNA Congress 2026

Registration opens for BVNA Congress 2026
The congress will run from 9 -11 October 2026.

Updated framework for VN postgraduate qualifications
The new standard recognises the need for wellbeing, inclusion and flexibility.

MMI awards more funding for VN mental health
The £40,000 research grant will integrate mental health into VN education.


RCVS shares response to VSA consultation

RCVS shares response to VSA consultation
Prof Parkin has supported Option 1, which protects RCVS' work.

Professor Stuart Reid CBE receives prestigious award
The Calvin W. Schwabe Award honours lifetime achievement in veterinary epidemiology.

Blue Cross appoints 'Ben the Vet' as new ambassador
Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon will use his social media platform to highlight the charity's work.

Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans

Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans
Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.

Cow stuns scientists by using tools
Veronika taught herself to use a broom to scratch herself.

London Zoo primates open Christmas stockings
The gorilla troop and monkeys received presents from zookeepers.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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.