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Trust pivotal in shaping vaccination decisions, study finds
New research explores the reason behind a decline in pet vaccination rates.
New research explores the reason behind a decline in pet vaccination rates.
Warning over second-hand bluetongue vaccines
The VMD has issued guidance to help animal keepers access safe sources.
The VMD has issued guidance to help animal keepers access safe sources.
Wildlife stars announced for new banknotes
RSPCA welcomes representation, but highlights missing creatures.
RSPCA welcomes representation, but highlights missing creatures.
World Horse Welfare demands action against horse trafficking
Charity says legislation needed to enforce live export ban.
Charity says legislation needed to enforce live export ban.
Educational partnership to support veterinary professionals
FECAVA and Royal Canin join forces to produce evidence-based resources.
FECAVA and Royal Canin join forces to produce evidence-based resources.
RVC funding boost to unlock secrets of crocodiles' locomotion
Study will explore how crocodile ancestors evolved to adapt to moving in different habitats.
Study will explore how crocodile ancestors evolved to adapt to moving in different habitats.
Monkeys form friendships with dogs, deer and pigs
The study is the first to map the surprising relationships.
The study is the first to map the surprising relationships.
Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November
Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.
Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.
Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk
Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.
Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk
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Bluetongue RZ extended across Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.
From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.
Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.
As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.
The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.
From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.
Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.
As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.
