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Abi McLennanGuestIn less joyful news, the Swiss Institute of Virology and Immunology have reported the detection of Shimonda virus in horses for the first time in Europe.
The virus typically affects ruminants and is transmitted by Culochoides biting midges, but it can occasionally infect horses and has been associated with neurological signs.
While there is currently no evidence of a zoonotic risk, the findings serve as another reminder of the increasing importance of surveillance, particularly for vector-borne diseases.
For equine practitioners, it is particularly relevant because these are the same biting midges which are responsible for transmitting diseases such as blue tongue virus in ruminants, but also African horse sickness.
Although this single case does not indicate any evidence of a wide outbreak, it highlights the growing importance of monitoring emerging infectious disease risks as vector distributions continue to change.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has launched its new customer relationship management system and online portal.
The platform is designed to improve how veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses access RCVS services, manage registrations and update their records.
The College hopes the system will create a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for members of the profession.
If you haven't done so already, it's worth logging in and familiarising yourself with the portal and also updating your OneCPD.
A reminder that the National Equine Forum is seeking a cover image for its 2027 programme.
Amateur equine photographers are invited to submit their best photographs for the opportunity to feature on the programme cover.
Whether it's a striking action shot, a welfare-focused image or a beautiful landscape featuring horses or donkeys, entries are welcome and details can be found on the National Equine Forum website.
In less joyful news, the Swiss Institute of Virology and Immunology have reported the detection of Shimonda virus in horses for the first time in Europe.
The virus typically affects ruminants and is transmitted by Culochoides biting midges, but it can occasionally infect horses and has been associated with neurological signs.
While there is currently no evidence of a zoonotic risk, the findings serve as another reminder of the increasing importance of surveillance, particularly for vector-borne diseases.
For equine practitioners, it is particularly relevant because these are the same biting midges which are responsible for transmitting diseases such as blue tongue virus in ruminants, but also African horse sickness.
Although this single case does not indicate any evidence of a wide outbreak, it highlights the growing importance of monitoring emerging infectious disease risks as vector distributions continue to change.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has launched its new customer relationship management system and online portal.
The platform is designed to improve how veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses access RCVS services, manage registrations and update their records.
The College hopes the system will create a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for members of the profession.
If you haven't done so already, it's worth logging in and familiarising yourself with the portal and also updating your OneCPD.
A reminder that the National Equine Forum is seeking a cover image for its 2027 programme.
Amateur equine photographers are invited to submit their best photographs for the opportunity to feature on the programme cover.
Whether it's a striking action shot, a welfare-focused image or a beautiful landscape featuring horses or donkeys, entries are welcome and details can be found on the National Equine Forum website.
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