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Changes at Defra after Cabinet reshuffle
New Farming Minister and Defra Secretary

Jim Paice, Farming Minister, and Caroline Spelman, Defra Secretary, have both been replaced in the Cabinet reshuffle. David Heath will take over as Farming Minister and Owen Paterson as Secretary of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Mr Heath, Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome, and Mr Paterson, MP for North Shropshire, to their new roles.

Carl Padgett, BVA President, said: “The BVA has enjoyed a very good relationship with Defra with Caroline Spelman and Jim Paice at the helm. They both showed a huge amount of respect for the scientific views and expertise of the veterinary profession.
 
“The bold policy decision taken on bovine TB underlined their understanding of the importance of veterinary scientific evidence as well as the needs of the farming community and we are grateful that they led on such a difficult political issue.
 
“On other important issues such as dangerous dogs, microchipping, wild animals in circuses and welfare at slaughter we have consistently been given a fair hearing and the opportunity to put forward the views of the veterinary profession.
 
“We welcome Owen Paterson and David Heath to their new roles and very much look forward to working with them. Bovine TB policy is at a critical stage and we are keen to ensure they are fully briefed on the latest scientific evidence.
 
“In the not-too-distant future we are also expecting a consultation on welfare at slaughter and movement on the policy for compulsory microchipping of dogs and again we will work with the new ministerial team to input the veterinary profession’s expertise.”

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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.