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IVC Evidensia reported to be planning £10bn London float
IVC Evidensia is one of Europe's largest veterinary care providers.
Veterinary group could enter the FTSE-100 index.

IVC Evidensia is set to launch a London float valued up to £10bn, according to media reports.

The float, expected to be unveiled in March, could reportedly see the Nestle-backed veterinary group enter the FTSE-100 index. According to Sky News, IVC has appointed Goldman Sachs and Jeffries to work on the listing. 

EQT, the Stockholm-based private equity firm which backs IVC, is also said to be assessing other options, such as a trade sale of the business or the private sale of a further stake to an external investor. 

IVC Evidensia is one of Europe's largest veterinary care providers, with a network of clinics, hospitals and out-of-hours centres spanning 11 countries. The group was formed in 2017 when Independent Vet Care merged with Evidensia, a Swedish-based firm also owned by EQT. 

IVC Evidensia entered into a partnership with Nestlé Purina PetCare in 2019. It currently has more than 19,000 employees.

IVC Evidensia has been contacted for comment.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.