SHEEP farmers are being given the chance to test their flocks for exposure to toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion two months earlier than normal. MSD Animal Health UK Limited will launch its 2026 FlockCheck diagnostic scheme for sheep farmers across England, Scotland and Wales on December 1. This year, the popular subsidised service is opening earlier than usual to help both early and later lambing flocks identify potential causes of early lamb losses.

SLASHING the amount of waste sent to landfill and a big increase in rubbish being recycled are the highlights of the CVS Care Plan, the group’s Sustainability Report for 2025. The improvements reflect improved segregation and recycling practices that are being led by CVS’  network of Environment Champions across practices, hospitals and other sites.

SPONSORED CONTENT Virbac is proud to announce the launch of Vikaly™, a breakthrough innovation in the management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the world’s first 2-in-1 medicated food for cats. Vikaly™ integrates the pharmaceutical active ingredient benazepril, for the reduction of proteinuria, into a highly palatable clinical renal diet, offering a convenient, effective and cost-conscious solution to improve treatment compliance.  Vikaly™ is indicated for the nut

A NURSE whose mum lost her life to rabies has played a crucial role in a mass dog vaccination drive in Cambodia, aimed at protecting people and animals from the deadly disease. The project was spearheaded by UK animal charity Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), as part of their Mission Rabies project, in collaboration with the Cambodian government. From October 20 to November 2, more than 221,000 dogs received free rabies vaccinations.