Sara Higgins, Veterinary Advisor within the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), and Victoria South, equine internal medicine specialist, discuss West Nile Virus (WNV) and what equine vets need to know. As cases continue to spread across Europe and surveillance findings raise awareness closer to home, they explore the current UK risk, clinical signs, diagnostics, reporting routes, and the APHA Test to Exclude scheme. The conversation also covers surveillance, vector control, vaccination, and why keeping West Nile virus on your differential list could play an important role in early detection and preparedness.

Links

• BEVA Infectious Disease Hub - West Nile Virus (WNV)

• BEVA Vaccination Guidance

• EIDS 2025 Q2 Quarterly Report: Focus Article - West Nile virus in horses: The latest on surveillance, diagnosis and prevention in a changing landscape

• Mosquito Watch: submit a mosquito - GOV.UK

• Test to exclude West Nile Virus in horses - GOV.UK

• West Nile virus in horses: surveillance, diagnosis and prevention in the UK

• Vector-Borne RADAR | Mosquito-borne viral diseases of wild birds

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as a veterinary professional including:

• BEVA News

• BEVA Congress 2025 - 10th-13th September in Birmingham

• MonitorME

• EIDS

• BEVA Trust volunteering opportunities

• BEVA CPD

• BEVApod

• Equine Veterinary Journal Podcasts

• Equine Veterinary Education Podcast

Council members Ian Beamish and Nicky Housby-Skeggs discuss the new BEVA Splinting Guide — an interactive resource designed to help equine vets confidently manage fractures and limb injuries in emergency situations. The conversation explores practical splinting techniques, field challenges, welfare considerations and the collaborative effort behind creating an accessible, evidence-based tool for everyday practice.

Links

• BEVA Splinting Guide

• Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (ARVS)