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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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Study highlights environmental risks of isoxazoline

Active ingredients from flea treatment pass into pet faeces.
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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.
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Infectious bacteria using milk protein to survive in cows

Staphylococcus aureus has adapted to persist in dairy cattle.
RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report
RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report

Report reveals 'encouraging' trends for antibiotic resistance surveillance.
Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds
Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds

Findings suggest it is being prescribed beyond its antimicrobial properties.
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears

It reports a significant rise in avian flu among waterfowl.
Avian flu viruses can withstand fever, study reveals
Avian flu viruses can withstand fever, study reveals

PB1 gene helps infection to persist under high temperatures.
RUMA Agriculture shares new AMR targets for livestock sectors
RUMA Agriculture shares new AMR targets for livestock sectors

The Targets Task Force has set commitments for 2025-2029.
Veterinary antibiotic sales at record low, report shows
Veterinary antibiotic sales at record low, report shows

Figures show a 57 per cent decline over the past decade.
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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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