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Henry Lamb wins Young Farm Vet of the Year Award
Pictured: (From left to right) Jonathan Agnew, who presented Henry with the award, Henry Lamb, and James Porritt.
The Norfolk-based poultry vet was chosen for his impact on his clients. 

The National Egg and Poultry Awards has announced Henry Lamb as Young Farm Vet of the Year.

Henry, who works at Crowshall Veterinary Services in Attleborough, Norfolk, was presented with the award for his contributions to his practice, where he has contributed to reduce antibiotic usage, as well as improved biosecurity and bird welfare, health and production for his clients. 

The seven-judge panel commented on Henry's level of experience across his three year career: “He has clearly shown he has worked with colleagues as a team, and has introduced new initiatives in his practice including improving mental health of staff and assisting in sustainability.” 

A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) graduate, Henry is an associate veterinary surgeon at Crowshall, and is lead products export vet, as well as a qualified mental health first aider and one of Crowshall sustainability directorate's founding 'green champions'. 

Henry has also returned to the RVC to give speeches, and was a finalist for 2020's Young Farm Vet of the Year Award.

The finalists for this years' award are Alex Royden, of Poultry Health Services, and Charlotte Commins, of Slate Hall Veterinary Practice. 

National pig and poultry sales manager of Zoetis, who sponsor the award, James Porritt, commented the achievements of all three finalists: “It was great to see the work they have all done recognised at the awards. 

“It was fantastic to see Henry win and hope the award spurs him on to continue his bright future in the poultry industry.” 

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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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NSA webinar explores sheep tailing and castration

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is to host a free webinar on the castration and tail docking of lambs.

The webinar, 'Understanding the tailing and castration consultation: A guide for sheep farmers', will be hosted online on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 7.30pm.

It comes during a government consultation into the methods used for these procedures. Farmers are encouraged to engage before the consultation period closes on Monday, 9 March 2026.

The webinar offers clear and actionable guidance to support farmers to contribute meaningfully to the consultation and prepare for potential changes.

On the panel will be former SVS president Kate Hovers, farmer and vet Ann Van Eetvelt and SRUC professor in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences Cathy Dwyer. Each panel member will utilise their own specialism and expertise to evaluate risks and outcomes to sheep farming.

Find out more about the webinar on the NSA website.