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Animal health and welfare body for Wales
Veterinary surgeons and farmers have been asked to join a new animal health body in Wales

Veterinary surgeons encouraged to shape strategy for next ten years.

The chief veterinary officer for Wales is calling for veterinary surgeons, experts, owners and farmers to join a new animal health and welfare strategy grouup.

The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group will be charged with developing and introducing a new ten-year strategy with the aim of continuing to improve the welfare of kept animals and help protect public health.

Welsh chief veterinary officer Christianne Glossop said: “This new group will advise the Welsh Government on prevention, control and the eradication of animal disease to improve the national level of health and welfare of both livestock and companion animals in Wales.



“We are keen to ensure we take into account the very best guidance, advice and expertise to help us develop our vision for the future of animal health and welfare in Wales.

"I would encourage anyone with the relevant experience and right expertise to apply for these posts.



“Disease outbreaks and the measures to control them can carry wide and costly consequences for public health, the economy and the environment, and achieving high standards of animal health and welfare is important to all of us.”

The deadline for applications is February 14. For more details and to apply, visit www.wales.gov.uk/publicappointments 

 

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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.