AMTRA

01/06/2026

The countdown is on to the start of which officially starts this Friday and, hitting the ground running with an early start to their activity is Three Counties Equine Hospital.

To celebrate they are hosting an informative evening session tomorrow (2 June at 7pm) designed to bring veterinary surgeons, SQPs and pharmacists up to date with the latest guidance on parasite control in horses. What a brilliant idea and we'll hopefully be sharing images from the event later this week. A big thank you to Three Counties Equine Hospital for organising this event and for supporting the first ever National SQP Week! Watch the video below for more information and click on the image for event details.

What have you got planned for National SQP Week 5-12 June? Everything you need to get involved can be found in the toolkit here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/NationalSQPweek

20/05/2026

Join us LIVE tomorrow (21 May) 12:00-13:00 for our next CPD Academy webinar - Quality of life, contextualized care, behaviour and improving dialogue across teams and animal owners with Dr Linda Evans - https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

About our speaker:
Dr Linda Evans BVetMed MRCVS is a veterinary surgeon with experience spanning clinical practice, government disease control, public health, animal welfare and international equine welfare. Now semi-retired, she continues to share her expertise through education, training and trustee work, with a strong focus on improving animal welfare and supporting others.

13/05/2026

Have you started planning how you are going to take part in and support yet? Take a look at the online toolkit where you will find an array of digital resources you can download which includes posters, pre-written social media posts, social media graphics, a fun-fact sheet, plus lots of ideas to help you plan how to get involved.

📅 National SQP Week - 5–12 June 2026
💬 Let us know in the comments how you’re going to get involved to help inspire others
🔗 Access the toolkit - www.amtra.org.uk/NationalSQPweek or scan the QR code in the image

Let’s make this inaugural year one to remember!

05/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar: 6 May 13:00-14:00 - Risk-based management with endoparasite control in companion animals with Hany Elsheikha. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of our presenter: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

The blanket use of endoparasiticides has been under scrutiny and is no longer considered responsible or acceptable. Changing mindsets and altered approaches are needed. A risk-based approach to endoparasite control will reduce inappropriate use of endoparasiticides.

Hany, chair of ESCCAP UK, will delve into the current thinking on what risk-based management looks like and how this can shape informed discussions with animal owners. Incorporating advice at the time of supply when this is deemed necessary will further help lower risks associated with use.

29/04/2026

We are looking forward to seeing many of you as possible online later for our next LIVE CPD webinar - add a reminder to your calendar for 13:00 today: Risk based management with ectoparasite control in companion animals with Ian Wright - https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates.

27/04/2026

Join us this Wednesday (29 April) 13:00-14:00 for our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar: Risk based management with ectoparasite control in companion animals with Ian Wright - https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates.

About this webinar/CPD:
The blanket use of ectoparasiticides is no longer considered responsible or acceptable. Changing mindsets and altered approaches are needed. A risk-based approach to ectoparasite control will reduce inappropriate use of ectoparasiticides. Ian Wright, Chair of ESCCAP Europe, will delve into the current thinking on what risk-based management looks like and how this can shape informed discussions with animal owners. Incorporating advice at the time of supply when this is deemed necessary will further help lower risks associated with use.

About our speaker:
Ian Wright is a practising Veterinary surgeon and co-owner of the Mount Veterinary Practice in Fleetwood. He has a master’s degree in veterinary Parasitology and is chair of the European Scientific Counsel of Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP). Ian has over 130 published peer reviewed articles and papers and is an editorial board member for the Companion animal journal. He continues to carry out research in practice including work on intestinal nematodes and ticks.

21/04/2026

Join us tomorrow lunchtime (22 April) for our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar - The importance of advice to reduce worm risk and the vital role of the equine SQP in delivering this - with Jacqui Matthews 12:30-13:30 https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates.

Advice is a cornerstone of the SQP role. Resistance to equine wormers is prevalent and every interaction is an opportunity to slow the development of resistance. The importance of informed advice and sound discussions with horse owners to reduce inappropriate use of wormers and slow the development of resistance is key. Professor Jacqui Matthews will talk through this and the CANTER guidelines, to which she made significant contributions.

17/04/2026

If you're a a livestock SQP and are working with sheep producers/farmers, encourage them to complete the industry-wide UK Lambing Survey which will help build a clearer picture of the challenges facing the sector, from disease threats and vaccine supply issues to unpredictable weather and other emerging pressures. The UK Lambing Survey 2026 is being led by the University of Nottingham and Fiona Lovatt of Flock Health Ltd, who also chairs the Sheep Antibiotic Guardian Group (SAGG).
Dr Lovatt is encouraging sheep producers to complete the survey, stressing the importance of gathering accurate information from farms across the UK. The survey can be completed using the following link https://lnkd.in/eDffzSuk or by scanning the QR code in the graphic below.
The survey will close on 30th June 2026.





University of Nottingham

15/04/2026

🚀 The National SQP Week toolkit is LIVE!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the official toolkit for the first-ever National SQP Week (5–12 June 2026) 🎉.

Packed with practical ideas, downloadable resources and ready-to-use assets, the toolkit makes it easy for SQPs, employers and industry stakeholders to get involved and make a real impact. Whether you’re planning in-store or in-practice activity, team engagement and/or digital support, there’s something in the toolkit for everyone.

National SQP Week is all about celebrating the professionalism, expertise and vital contribution SQPs make to animal health and welfare. With SQPs working across a wide range of roles and settings throughout the UK, National SQP Week provides a platform for the entire industry — including retailers, veterinary teams, manufacturers and animal owners — to celebrate their impact and help ensure their expertise is fully understood and utilised. Now is the perfect time to start planning your support.
👉 Take a look at the toolkit today and start shaping your National SQP Week plans and activity
📅 5–12 June 2026
💬 Let us know in the comments how you’re going to get involved
🔗 www.amtra.org.uk/NationalSQPweek or scan the QR code in the image
Let’s make this inaugural year one to remember!

08/04/2026

For from the European Medicines Agency the focus is on how to keep antiparasitic medicines safe and effective for animals. Read more below 👇

The 'Veterinary Medicine Safety Day' raises awareness of the importance of safety monitoring for veterinary medicines. This campaign takes place each year on 8 April.