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Horse healthcare videos to help owners during lockdown
"These short, informative videos, made by equine vets, should help owners be able to answer some of the questions their vet may ask over the phone."

Videos designed to assist owners in telephone consults

A series of horse healthcare videos to help owners during the COVID-19 pandemic have been produced by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA).

From taking a horse's pulse to treating wounds and lameness, the videos are designed to help owners convey information to a vet during a telephone consultation.

It is hoped the videos will help reduce the number of face-to-face interactions equine vets have with their clients, and ultimately prevent further spread of the virus.

They provide information on what details owners should provide, how to check for vital signs, and how to spot the early warning signs of disease.

BEVA chief executive David Mountford explains: “We need to do our utmost for equine health and welfare while protecting veterinary practitioners, horse owners and handlers”

“Lockdown restrictions mean that horse owners will have telephone-based consultations with their vet to help minimise face to face contact. These short, informative videos, made by equine vets, should help owners be able to answer some of the questions their vet may ask over the phone and enable the horse to be triaged promptly and efficiently during this challenging time.”

The videos can be found on the BEVA website.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 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

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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.