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New online ‘Cat Friendly’ courses launched by ISFM
The two new courses are aimed at veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and receptionists.
Owing to the success of the ‘Cat Friendly Clinic’ programme instigated by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), two new courses have been launched for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and receptionists.

The Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional course is aimed at vets and vet nurses and is studied over six modules. Topics include understanding where cats come from, their behaviours, stress free handling, how to be more cat friendly in practice and client communication.

The Cat Friendly Veterinary Receptionist course is aimed at receptionists and is studied over four modules. The course covers the front desk team’s role in making the practice cat friendly and everything a receptionist needs to know about feline patients.

Both are three-month online courses and there is a short assessment at the end of each module. Students can study at their own pace and there is no need to work in an accredited ‘Cat Friendly’ clinic.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a badge and a certificate.

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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.