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VetPartners continues expansion into Spain
VetPartners owns practices across Spain, Switzerland, France, Germany and Italy.
The UK-based group has acquired Alianza Petsalud.

VetPartners has announced the purchase of one of Spain's most respected veterinary groups as part of its continued expansion into the country.

The UK-based veterinary group has acquired Alianza Petsalud, which has 21 small animal practices and the Vetersalud business, which provides services, including training, to independent clinics.

Alianza Petsalud was established by vets in 2004, including CEO and founding partner Jose Antonio Carillo.

The announcement comes six months after VetPartners acquired Praxia, one of Spain's leading veterinary practices, and the Medican Veterinary Center, Madrid.

Managing director and vet Augusto Macías is overseeing VetPartner's operations and expansion into Spain. Based in York, the group also owns practices in Switzerland, France, Germany and Italy.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 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.