Sheep Veterinary Society
We aim to promote the prevention of disease and the welfare of sheep by providing a forum for discussion, distribution of research results and provision of advice on veterinary matters relating to sheep.
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The Sheep Veterinary Society is delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural 2026 Agnes Winter Award.
Established in honour of Agnes Winter, the award is open to members of the Sheep Veterinary Society and provides financial support for projects focused on improving sheep health, welfare and efficiency.
Sheep farmers to keep reporting suspect disease in their flocks to their vet, following the first detections of Shamonda virus (SHAV) in Great Britain.
The midge-borne virus was identified on two dairy cattle farms Wales in October 2026, picked up by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) through disease surveillance. SHAV has spread through several European countries during 2026, mainly in cattle, with the most recent cases in Jersey and the Republic of Ireland.
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If you enter your postcode in the search box you will be offered a list of your nearest vets and their practise details in approximate distance order.
Upcoming Events
SVS Sheep Meet
Sheep Veterinary Society presents… the series SHEEP MEET events throughout 2026.
The Badger in Ponteland (NE20 9BT)
External Events
Save the date for SBRT 2026 Conference – “Breeding solutions for a changing world”
The sheep breeders round table (SBRT) is pleased to announce that the next biennial conference will take place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November 2026.