Sheep Veterinary Soc

**Dates for your diaries ** SVS 2026 Conferences - ➡️Spring online conference - Mon11th May 2026 ➡️Autumn conference - Mon 28th - Wed 30th Sept 2026 Further info to follow in due course sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/ @sheepvetnet @FlockHealth @PhillipaFarmVet @VetGoat @BritishVets

.@natsheep Mandating the Animal Health and Welfare review in England free webinar. Wednesday 25th March,from 7pm Registration link: @d8980954-8440-4f46-a82b-b8b022c7a648" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c1a3156…

🐑 What if livestock disease knowledge could be shared through a card game? Read this new blog by @thomastzelos on creative #ScienceCommunication in action ➡️ tinyurl.com/LivestockDisea… @MoredunComms

Edinburgh Uni offering postgraduate training positions and professional internship programmes across their commercial clinical activities. **Small Ruminant Health Management** Link: vet.ed.ac.uk/education/clin… Closing date for applications: 31st March 2026 @sheepvetnet @VetGoat

Join us this Thursday for the next LIVE AMTRA CPD Academy webinar: Ef FEC tive dung sampling and testing with Nerys Wright of the Sheep Consultancy - 12 March - 12:30-13:30 - amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates Faecal Egg Counting is the backbone of responsible prescribing and an important step to reducing the inappropriate use of anthelmintics and thus slowing the development of resistance. Sampling correctly is essential to ensure accurate and reliable results. Join Sheep Consultant, Nerys Wright, as she walks through the dos and don’ts of dung collection and testing for parasitic eggs, how to use results to inform prescribing decisions and advice in line with SCOPS principles, and good SQP practice. #CPD #farming #sheepfarming #SCOPS

@SheepVecSoc and #SCOPs share an in-depth insight into their vital work in responsible parasite control over the last two decades. Read more here: bit.ly/4aXMMNZ

NSA's webinar on the tailing and castration consultation is now online for you to catch up on Watch the webinar back now and begin your response to the consultation. nationalsheep.org.uk/our-work/webin…

*CPD* from @WVSCAber on 'Getting to grips with ruminant parasitology - the basics '. Wed 6th May 2026 from 9.30am - 4pm Costing £250 sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/getting… @BritishVets @VetGoat @sheepvetnet

RUMA Agriculture, supported by #SCOPS, @SheepVetsoc @BritishVets @MoredunComms hosted a free webinar last month entitled: Nematodirus … Are we giving the right advice? This one‑hour webinar is now available to re-watch on our website. If you missed it or simply want to watch it again, click on the link below. The webinar covers how the forecast works, how to use it in practice, and the essential facts about Nematodirus biology and control. lnkd.in/ekJq4tJN #sheepfarming #sheephealth #sheep #veterinary #SQPs #farmers #sheepfarmer

Sign up to the next #BattleBluetongue webinar 11 March where an expert panel from the devolved governments will be discussing upcoming changes for the 2026 high vector period. Book via: ahdb.org.uk/events/blueton… Put forward your Q&A questions in advance: forms.office.com/e/dEpjrQE5bS

Reminder about the UK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship Roadmap survey to help the industry understand how farmers/farms show and promote their responsible use of antibiotics.

In case you missed the online webinar on Nematodirus: Are we giving the right advice? Watch the recording today sheepvetsoc.org.uk/knowledge-hub/… @sheepvetnet @BritishVets @RUMA_UK #SCOPS @PhillipaFarmVet

📣 Nominations are open for the @BritishVets Young Vet of the Year Award 2026! Sponsored by @Zoetis the award recognises early‑career vets who stand out for their impact, leadership and contributions. Nominate now 👉surveymonkey.com/r/H8L6R5B #BVAAwards2026 #YoungVet #NominateNow

Vets please note below: #BTV3 #bluetongue

We have published new APHA guidance for veterinarians on investigating poor reproductive performance in sheep and cattle, when bluetongue virus (BTV) should be considered as a potential cause: gov.uk/government/pub….

🐑 Sheep farmers—your voice matters! The Lamb Castration Consultation is open now. Share your on‑farm experience and help shape future policy. 🗓️ Closes 9 March 🔗 Link below to take part: buff.ly/4W52ZyP

Save the date! FREE Webinar on Bluetongue virus update Date: 11th March 2026 Time: 5- 6pm Link to register: register.gotowebinar.com/register/86433… @AHDB_BeefLamb @ruminanthw @sheepvetnet

NSA is urging sheep farmers to fully engage with the castration and tail docking consultation. This free webinar will help farmers understand what the proposals mean in practice and how to respond effectively. Find out more and register today at shorturl.at/9g4ZI

WEBINAR - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Nematodirus… Are we giving the right advice? - 25 February, 4–5pm. delivered by @RUMA_UK & supported by #SCOPS, @SheepVetsoc @BritishVets & @MoredunComms. The webinar will provide details on making the most of the SCOPS Nematodirus Hatching Forecast this spring. Learn how to time treatments effectively, understand key risk factors, and hear real case studies. Farmers, SQPs and vets are all invited. 📅Register here: Nematodirus… Are we giving the right advice? bit.ly/nematodirus-ad… #sheep #sheepfarming #CPD #sheephealth

The latest #BattleBluetongue webinars – powered by @TheAHDB – provide a technical and policy update for bluetongue in the UK with vaccination guidance advice from @theBCVA & @SheepVetsoc. Follow the link for all past webinars: bit.ly/4eGPoRB

Still time to register to attend the FREE webinar on Nematodirus on Wed 25th February from 4pm sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/webinar…