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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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Equine News
DAERA announces new BVD movement restrictions
DAERA announces new BVD movement restrictions

Restrictions will begin on 1 March 2026.
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Light incubation found to affect chick enrichment behaviour
Light incubation found to affect chick enrichment behaviour

Chicks were more likely to use their shelter, which reduces stress.
Stricter BVD measures in force for NI
Stricter BVD measures in force for NI

There will no longer be a grace period for herd restrictions.
Vaccine uptake needed for sheep abortion control, data shows
Vaccine uptake needed for sheep abortion control, data shows

Only 26 per cent of flocks vaccinated against toxoplasmosis in 2024.
Moorland grazing reduces methane emissions, study finds
Moorland grazing reduces methane emissions, study finds

The results highlight the importance of upland sheep farming.
Immune cells increased by TB vaccine, study finds
Immune cells increased by TB vaccine, study finds

Findings from BCG vaccine could lead to more refined, effective vaccines.
Study links ewe nutrition with lamb immunity
Study links ewe nutrition with lamb immunity

Findings could influence mortality in lowland sheep flocks.
Vaccinate for lungworm before turnout, cow farmers advised
Vaccinate for lungworm before turnout, cow farmers advised

Cases and resistance against wormers continue to rise.
Dog owners urged to share views on sheep worrying
Dog owners urged to share views on sheep worrying

The results will inform further education and guidance.
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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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