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WSAVA establishes new Oncology Working Group
Dr Martin Soberano (pictured) is president of the Latin American Veterinary Oncology Society and chair of the new Working Group.

Specialist committee is working to produce global guidelines for veterinary practice.

A newly inaugurated WSAVA committee aims to raise awareness of the latest thinking in veterinary oncology and promote best practice globally.

Named the WSAVA Oncology Working Group, its members include specialists from around the world, including past president of WSAVA and the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn.

The Committee is chaired by Argentinian veterinary surgeon and president of the Latin American Veterinary Oncology Society Dr. Martin Soberano.

The other members of the Working Group are:

  • Dr. Nick Bacon - an RCVS-recognised specialist in small animal surgery (oncology) and a European specialist in small animal surgery (oncology)
  • Dr. Pachi Clemente-Vicario – a diplomate in oncology and small animal internal medicine from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)
  • Dr. Antonio Guiliano – a board-certified oncologist with the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM)
  • Dr. Ann Hohenhaus – a diplomate in oncology and small animal internal medicine from ACVIM
  • Dr. Natalia Ignatenko – who completed her residency at the Department of Oncology Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Munich in 2017.

The members are beginning work on the development of a set of accessible global guidelines for veterinary oncology practice. While these guidelines are in development, the WSAVA Oncology Working Group will be producing practical tools to help veterinary surgeons improve standards of treatment and educate pet owners about cancer.

Dr. Soberano said: “The WSAVA Oncology Working Group aims to overcome global variations in oncology treatment and raise awareness of the different types of tumors affecting companion animals.

“Many cancers in these animals also occur in humans so we see an opportunity to improve the lives of both animal and human patients by raising standards of treatment for veterinary oncology patients.”

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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.