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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."

To fill in the survey, click here

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk