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Cats Protection criticises 'disturbing' TfL video
The social media post appears to normalise tube travel with cats.
The social media post appears to normalise tube travel with cats.
Phillipa Page becomes president of Sheep Veterinary Society
She takes over from former president Kim Hamer.
She takes over from former president Kim Hamer.
Farmland birds declining in England, RSPB reveals
The charity calls on the government to better support farmers tackling declines.
The charity calls on the government to better support farmers tackling declines.
Major rescue operation to rescue horses in Devon
Multiple equine charities led the 15-month operation.
Multiple equine charities led the 15-month operation.
BVNA sessions to explore Veterinary Surgeons Act reform
The group will discuss its work with a three-part series this September.
The group will discuss its work with a three-part series this September.
Guinea Pig Awareness Week to return in October
This year's theme is 'Comfort, Care and Companionship'.
This year's theme is 'Comfort, Care and Companionship'.
Orangutans learn bed-making from watching their mothers
Primates watch others and then practice constructions, study finds.
Primates watch others and then practice constructions, study finds.
Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry
The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.
On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.
The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.
The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Attendees can register here.
On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.
The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.
The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Attendees can register here.
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Bluetongue reaches Wales for first time in 2025
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has revealed that bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales for the first time in 2025.
In their latest statistics, APHA records a total of 109 cases of BTV-3 or BTV-8 in Great Britain in the 2025-2026 vector season.
The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain this season is 107. This includes 103 cases within the England restricted zone and four cases in Wales.
There has also been two cases of BTV-8, which were both in Cornwall.
As a result of the cases in Wales, a Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) is enforced in Monmouthshire. Animals can move freely under general license within the England Restricted Zone, however animals with suspected bluetongue must stay on their holding.
All premises testing positive for blue tongue can be viewed on this map.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has revealed that bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales for the first time in 2025.
In their latest statistics, APHA records a total of 109 cases of BTV-3 or BTV-8 in Great Britain in the 2025-2026 vector season.
The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain this season is 107. This includes 103 cases within the England restricted zone and four cases in Wales.
There has also been two cases of BTV-8, which were both in Cornwall.
As a result of the cases in Wales, a Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) is enforced in Monmouthshire. Animals can move freely under general license within the England Restricted Zone, however animals with suspected bluetongue must stay on their holding.
All premises testing positive for blue tongue can be viewed on this map.
