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Goats can follow the direction of human voice, study finds

Researchers highlight the role of domestication in the emergence of this ability.
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Chatter box Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. Chatter box

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Equine News
Competition invites photographers to capture beauty of equines
Competition invites photographers to capture beauty of equines

The winning image will feature on the cover of the NEF Programme
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Leading scientists tackle donkey welfare challenges
Leading scientists tackle donkey welfare challenges

The Donkey Sanctuary hosts European study group.
World Horse Welfare vets save orphan foal
World Horse Welfare vets save orphan foal

 Yard supervisor describes the rescue as "incredibly rewarding"
British Equestrian reflects on Horses for All strategy
British Equestrian reflects on Horses for All strategy

 The inclusivity roadmap is at its halfway point.
Sam Dracott joins Brooke as new ambassador
Sam Dracott joins Brooke as new ambassador

 The social media educator is known for his work in farriery.
NEF opens nominations for 2027 Sir Colin Spedding Award
NEF opens nominations for 2027 Sir Colin Spedding Award

Nominations close on 31 July 2026.
Severely underweight dam survives against the odds
Severely underweight dam survives against the odds

Rescued mare Thelma joined her foal at welfare charity.
Horse wellbeing a priority over performance, survey finds
Horse wellbeing a priority over performance, survey finds

 Sixty-five per cent consider horses to be like pets.
Charity highlights plight of working donkeys this Bank Holiday weekend
Charity highlights plight of working donkeys this Bank Holiday weekend

Research finds many 'beach donkeys' are suffering from lameness, back pain and welfare issues.
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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.
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