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Scottish SPCA appeals for building materials for National Wildlife Rescue Centre
The Scottish SPCA currently cares for more than 10,000 wild animals.

Donations will contribute to improvement and upkeep of housing.

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for building materials and resources that will aid in the upkeep of animal enclosures and aviaries at its National Wildlife Rescue Centre.

The charity currently cares for more than 10,000 wild animals, including badgers, deer, seals and all types of birds. Staff are planning to use the donated materials to build sleep boxes for the animals, as well as screening for inside paddocks – this will help to replicate the animals' natural environment.

Materials that the Scottish SPCA are asking for include:

  • all types of wood and plywood
  • animal safe paint
  • tools of any kind
  • fencing including mesh chicken wire etc.
  • old sheds.

Centre manager Anna Keen said: “These items are a bit beyond what we normally ask for so we are hoping that there might be people in Clackmannanshire who might be able to donate extra building materials or a local company might be able to help us.

“Even though these donations are not directly for the animals the benefit they have will be so beneficial. The upkeep of the enclosures and creating new sleeping boxes and spaces will allow us to provide the best possible care and give them the best chance of surviving when released back in to the wild.”

As well as the request for building materials, the Scottish SPCA is also appealing for donations of milk and other items to care for baby animals, as the charity enters its busy period for these types of admissions.

For a full list of required building items, please click here. Donations can be dropped off at the Scottish SPCA's National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross, Alloa, or purchased through the charity's Amazon Wishlist.

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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.