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Free webinar to explore equine behaviour and diet
The evening will focus on the types of forage suitable for horses.
The evening will look at the fundamentals of equine nutrition.

World Horse Welfare has announced a new Zoom webinar exploring the connections between a horse's diet and their behaviour.

Chaired by BEVA veterinary projects officer Lucy Grieve, the free event will look at how to promote positive behaviour and welfare through day-to-day feeding practices. 

Lucy will be joined by certified animal and equine behaviourists Rosa Verwijs and Justine Harrison, who will be on hand to answer any behaviour and nutrition-related queries.

A World Horse Welfare spokesperson said: “Behavioural issues are widely reported in all areas of the equine industry and solutions often involve a holistic approach: utilising the skills and expertise of professionals such as vets, nutritionists and behaviourists. 

“The evening will include a discussion on the fundamentals of equine nutrition, an essential topic relevant for all horse owners. We will focus on the types of forage suitable for horses, examining the link between diet and behaviour and providing strategies on how to promote positive behaviour through provision of forage and suitable diet planning.”

Taking place on 18 January, the webinar forms part of World Horse Welfare's popular Welfare Wednesday series, which has previously tackled subjects such as keeping horses fit, weight management, euthanasia, biosecurity, travelling, and cutting costs, not care. 

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.