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Welfare webinar attracts interest
Professor Bill Reilly
300 attendees joined BVA webinar

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) delivered a thought-provoking and informative webinar on welfare at slaughter last week, in conjunction with the Webinar Vet.

Former president of the BVA and public health expert, Professor Bill Reilly, delivered the webinar aimed primarily at veterinary surgeons. It attracted 300 attendees who tuned in to hear the latest statistics on the scale of slaughter without stunning in the UK and the international situation.

The webinar, titled “Out of Sight: Out of Mind? Do we care about welfare at slaughter?” focused on the slaughter process and the controversial issue of slaughter without stunning – currently practised in the UK and Europe for religious purposes. He also raised the question of what the veterinary profession should be doing to improve welfare at slaughter and highlighted upcoming consultations across the UK on new slaughter regulations.

The webinar followed Professor Reilly’s Viewpoint article in the Veterinary Record, which generated a huge amount of national media interest in the issue and led to questions in the House of Commons.

Professor Reilly’s webinar is now available to watch here.

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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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Applications open for BEVA Back in the Saddle

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has opened applications for its 'Back in the Saddle' coaching programme.

The online scheme offers structured group coaching for members wanting to reflect on their career path and regain clarity. Members may be returning to work after leave, uncertain about next steps or reassessing direction.

Attendees will benefit from impartial guidance and practical tools to support their professional development. Members are encouraged to take a 'proactive, future-focused approach' to their careers.

The sessions, taking place on Wednesdays from 7.30pm-9pm, are open to BEVA members with more than five years' experience. The first session takes place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Applications will close on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.