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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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Equine News
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.
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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.
Rescued ponies highlight importance of deworming
Rescued ponies highlight importance of deworming

 One underweight filly had multiple different kind of worms.
Speaker lineup revealed for National Equine Forum
Speaker lineup revealed for National Equine Forum

The event will explore artificial intelligence and the modern pre-purchase examination.
Horses react to smell of fear, study finds
Horses react to smell of fear, study finds

Horses were more apprehensive when they could smell fearful sweat.
Horse owners keen on EHV vaccines, survey finds
Horse owners keen on EHV vaccines, survey finds

 Ninety-three per cent not vaccinating would if a vet advised.
Major rescue operation saves mules in rural Wales
Major rescue operation saves mules in rural Wales

The complex mission was coordinated by The Donkey Sanctuary.
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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.
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