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Seasonal Canine Illness to feature on Countryfile
AHT's investigation into the illness to air on BBC1 programme

The Animal Health Trust's investigation into seasonal canine illness (SCI) will be featured on BBC1's Countryfile, to be broadcast on Sunday 21st October.

As part of his 'Investigations…' series, Tom Heap will speak to Dr Richard Newton who is spearheading the AHT's investigation into SCI, as well as reporting from woodlands where suspected cases of SCI have recently been reported.

The AHT is spreading the word about the episode in order to urge dog owners who are uncertain about SCI - what it is, what are its clinical signs and how to help in the AHT's investigation - to watch the episode.

It can be watched live on BBC1 on 21st October, and will be available on BBC iPlayer for the following week.

For more information about SCI, click here. 

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com