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Panda experts congregate at Edinburgh Zoo
Tian Tian, Edinburgh Zoo

Symposium held to develop Giant Panda Research Project

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has announced that they are gathering some of the world’s experts together in an effort to develop a five-year Giant Panda Research Project.

The Giant Panda Research Symposium, which will be held at Edinburgh Zoo from September 10–12, will focus on developing a research plan.

It is hoped that the plan will have an impact upon how giant pandas are cared for in zoos and in Chinese reserves.

The plan will focus on five key areas: field ecology, genetic management, artificial breeding and infant panda care, veterinary management and research and cognitive evolution and behavioural research.

Many experts will attend the event including those from RZSS, the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA), China Conservation and Research for Giant Pandas (CCRCGP), the Chinese Academy of Science and Peking University.

There will also be key individuals from panda zoos, including experts from Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Memphis Zoo and the San Diego Institute for Conservation Research.

Chris West, CEO of the RZSS, said: “This really is ground-breaking research at which RZSS is at the heart. The symposium underlines the society’s aim to continue to be a world leader in conservation, science and education.”

 

Image courtesy of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.