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WellVet Weekend returns in virtual format
"We take a proactive and preventative approach in pet healthcare and we need to apply this methodology to our own wellbeing."
Initiative designed to help practitioners develop mind, body, soul and wellbeing practices.

The WellVet Weekend returns for the third year running next month, in a virtual format with online workshops running throughout Saturday, 23 May.

The organisers of the initiative say this year's event comes at a time when concerns over the mental and physical effects of lockdown and social distancing are growing.

“The point of the WellVet initiative is to enable people to develop mind, body and soul wellbeing practices - their own bespoke toolkit - to help them live happier and healthier through the challenges life presents,” commented Liz Barton, WellVet co-founder.

“We take a proactive and preventative approach in pet healthcare and we need to apply this methodology to our own wellbeing”.

The day-long event will start with meditation and yoga sessions, which will be followed by plenary sessions and workshops on hot topics such as change management, establishing a ‘new normal' and dealing with anxiety.

Alongside the workshops, the event will include sessions from healthy cooking to boot camp style workouts, crafting and a pub quiz.

"There really is something for everyone, with exceptional session leaders talking through solutions and support mechanisms,” Liz continues. “Previous feedback from events has been extremely positive, even life-changing for some - and we want to take this opportunity to engage with more people from across the profession".

In the wake of lockdown measures, the event's organisers are seeking volunteers and supporters to help them deliver a programme of support relevant for all veterinary professionals and teams.

Anyone interested in being involved with the initiative may email info@wellvet.co.uk, follow WellVet Weekend on social media, or check the website www.wellvet.co.uk

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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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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.