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Most ‘Spider-ific’ Street in the UK Unveiled
New research has revealed Luton’s ‘Selbourne Road’ as the UK’s most ‘spider-ific’ location – a street that’s been recognised to have the highest number of recorded spider sightings and individual species.

The research, carried out with Buglife - Invertebrate Conservation Trust and the Spider Recording Scheme, found almost 2300 recorded sightings with 143 separate species observed in Selbourne Road.

The research highlighted Luton in Bedfordshire, Hornby in West Lancashire, Washingborough in South Lincolnshire, Doddington in Kent and Reading University Campus as the top five locations across the UK for the highest recorded spider sightings. However, Luton’s ‘Selbourne Road’ was shown to be the hub of spider activity with almost four times more sightings than Hornby - the location with the next highest number of sightings.

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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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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.