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Spate of severe parvovirus cases in Hampstead
Vets have seen a spate of parvovirus cases that appear to be particularly virulent.
Owners urged to keep up to date with boosters

A veterinary hospital in London is warning dog owners to keep up to date with vaccination boosters after seeing a spate of parvovirus cases that appear to be particularly virulent.

Village Vets Hampstead usually sees parvovirus very rarely, but four cases were recently seen in just a week, one of which was fatal.

None of the dogs had a solid vaccination history, veterinary surgeon John Kidman told MRCVSonline. They were either unvaccinated or had not completed the vaccination course as provided for by the manufacturer, and therefore there were no vaccine failures.

Dr Kidman urged dog owners to ensure their dogs are vaccinated and kept up to date with boosters. If a puppy has been vaccinated with the breeder, the new owner must ensure that either the initial course is completed with the same brand of vaccine, or a new course of vaccinations is started.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk