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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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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.