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New conservation effort for red squirrels
New project in Carmarthenshire

A new conservation project to help the red squirrel population in north-east Carmarthenshire has begun after the Mid Wales Red Squirrel Project were able to secure £12,000 in funding from Environment Wales.

The red squirrels in Carmarthenshire constitute one of the three surviving populations left in Wales and it is believed that the favourable conditions of the Tywi forest have been a factor in the continued survival of the Carmarthenshire squirrels. The new project will survey the Gwenffrwd and Cothi valleys to attempt to observe squirrel activity, involve local landowners to assist with conservation efforts, and control the grey squirrel population to prevent competition and the spread of disease.

Commenting, Biodiversity Officer for Carmarthenshire County Council Isabel Macho said "We are really lucky still to have red squirrels in Carmarthenshire and their protection is one of our priorities."

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk