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More SBV cases confirmed
Nearly 200 cases confirmed

The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced that the number of confirmed cases of the Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) in UK territory has risen again to a total of 190 farms. Fourteen of these cases have been detected in cattle and 176 have been detected in sheep. Although infections in other species have been detected on the Continent, no infections in deer, camelids or goats have been detected in the UK.

AHVLA has also confirmed the location of the new cases, and that no cases have been confirmed in any new counties. All areas where cases have been confirmed are those identified as being at risk due to midge incursion from infected areas in Northern Europe during the previous summer and autumn.

A full breakdown of the location and nature of the confirmed cases may be found at the AHVLA website.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com