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Views on eradicating TB
Calls for vets and farmers to fill in an online TB survey

 The Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE) are visiting farmers and vets up and down the country to get their ideas and opinions for the eradication of bovine TB.

AHWBE is an independent board of experts, which include vets, farmers and welfare experts, who together make recommendations to DEFRA.

Bovine TB is a disease affecting cattle which is costing the farming industry millions of pounds each year, despite tough new rules and endless prevention work.

Michael Seals, Chairman of AHWBE, is also calling both farmers and vets to fill in an online survey. Answers and comments will be fed directly into the government's TB eradication policy.

"This is a new phase in the battle to eradicate this terrible disease," said Michael. "I'm confident that together we'll be able to generate a wealth of new ideas to add to the existing measures to combat TB."

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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.