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New bTB pressure group calls for cull options
Inaugural meeting held

A new pressure group calling for a 'middle way' of dealing with the problem of bovine TB in badgers has held its inaugural meeting. The group is calling for a selective cull of infected badgers by gassing, followed by oral vaccination of those which are left.

The Badger Welfare Association, founded by dairy farmer Derek Mead, attracted roughly 150 farmers to its first meeting near Bridgwater on Tuesday 14th August, as well as various badger protection groups.

Mr Mead said the group wanted to use 'countryside ways' to identify infected setts. He added: “We feel the badger groups are totally irresponsible and need to sit down and talk to the powers that be and get the problem resolved. They just seem to deny there is anything wrong.

“It’s not acceptable to the public that there is a core of TB in the countryside which is not being addressed.”

However, a spokesman for NFU South West has described the suggestions of the group as "just not practical."


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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.