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Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
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Chatter box 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. Chatter box

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ECG test could highlight equine exercise arrhythmias
ECG test could highlight equine exercise arrhythmias

The heart trace would be taken during low-intensity exercise.
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Study highlights safety gains in equine anaesthesia
Study highlights safety gains in equine anaesthesia

Overall mortality associated with general anaesthesia has decreased.
RSPCA issues statement ahead of Cheltenham Festival
RSPCA issues statement ahead of Cheltenham Festival

 There have been 32 equine deaths over the last decade.
BEVA updates guidelines for equine euthanasia
BEVA updates guidelines for equine euthanasia

 Decisions will be organised into three defined categories.
Andy Fiske-Jackson appointed head of RVC Equine
Andy Fiske-Jackson appointed head of RVC Equine

 He will lead RVC's Equine Practice and Equine Referral Hospital.
New tool helps assess horse welfare on yards
New tool helps assess horse welfare on yards

The HEY tool is based on the Five Domains Model.
Redwings to consult on visitor centre closures
Redwings to consult on visitor centre closures

Two centres could be closed due to rising costs.
AI shows promise for fracture detection in animals
AI shows promise for fracture detection in animals

 Researchers develop AI system that can detect fractures in racehorses.
Brooke launches free app for training equine vets
Brooke launches free app for training equine vets

The Academy for Working Equids will train vets internationally.
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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.
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