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Red alert: what the UK’s record June heatwave means for animal health

Written by Elizabeth Ferrar | 24 Jun 2026

With a Red Extreme Heat Warning in place and temperatures forecast to exceed 39°C this week – potentially breaking the UK’s all-time June record – vets are urging… read more.

Equine Influenza: A surge that cannot be ignored

Written by Elizabeth Ferrar | 11 Jun 2026

With 95 confirmed or suspected outbreaks recorded in Britain by early June 2026 and horse shows turning away horseboxes at the gate, the equine flu crisis has moved… read more.

Veterinarians in Japan and the UK view animal welfare through different cultural lenses

Written by Charlie King | 14 Mar 2026

Animal welfare is gaining increasing global attention, but what it means to ensure a “good life” for animals can vary across cultures. The World Organisation for Animal Health… read more.

REM sleep supports equine motivation and learning

Written by Charlie King | 18 Feb 2026

Just as for humans, sufficient sleep supports learning and coping for horses. A recent study at the University of Helsinki indicates that short periods of REM sleep impair… read more.

New reporting guidelines improve transparency in veterinary pathology AI research

Written by Charlie King | 10 Sep 2025

A new article in Veterinary Pathology introduces a 9-point checklist designed to improve the reporting quality of studies that use artificial intelligence (AI)-based automated image analysis (AIA). As AI tools… read more.