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SBV hits the Midlands
Two more counties report cases

The presence of the Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) has been confirmed on farms in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, marking the first time the virus has been detected in the Midlands. This brings the total number of known positive cases to 158, of which eleven were in cattle and 147 were in sheep. No cases have been reported in other species in the UK, although cases of SBV have been detected in bison and goats on the Continent.

The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has confirmed that the virus has only been detected in areas already known to be at risk due to the spread of midges from Northern Europe during the previous summer and autumn.

Veterinary Surgeons who would like further information or guidance on the SBV are advised to contact their nearest AHVLA Laboratory in England and Wales or their nearest SAC Disease Surveillance Centre in Scotland. Guidelines on recommended hygiene precautions can also be found on the DEFRA website.

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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.