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Future of Practice Standards Scheme discussed at Congress
Pam Mosedale

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) are to give a talk on the future of the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) at the forthcoming SPVS/VPMA Congress.

Pam Mosedale, a member of the Practice Standards Group, will discuss the ongoing review of the PSS and its aim to make the initiative more flexible and focused on behaviours and clinical outcomes, as well as assessing the benefits these changes will bring to the profession and the public.

The 2014 joint Congress for the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons and the Veterinary Practice Management Association takes place at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales from January 31 to February 1. Pam Mosedale's talk entitled “PSS: What will it look like in 2015?” is scheduled for Saturday 1st at 9am.

The RCVS will also be holding free 45-minute surgeries with PSS Inspector Bob Lehner at the Congress. 

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 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. 

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Applications open for BEVA Back in the Saddle

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has opened applications for its 'Back in the Saddle' coaching programme.

The online scheme offers structured group coaching for members wanting to reflect on their career path and regain clarity. Members may be returning to work after leave, uncertain about next steps or reassessing direction.

Attendees will benefit from impartial guidance and practical tools to support their professional development. Members are encouraged to take a 'proactive, future-focused approach' to their careers.

The sessions, taking place on Wednesdays from 7.30pm-9pm, are open to BEVA members with more than five years' experience. The first session takes place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Applications will close on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.