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Comedian helps to rehome rescued leopards
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The three rescued leopards were found in the Sudanese Bush after being orphaned.

Vic Reeves assists Born Free with orphaned cubs

Comedian Jim Moir - better known as Vic Reeves - has helped re-home three rescued leopards as part of his role as a patron of The Born Free Foundation.

Jim, his wife Nancy and daughters Lizzie and Nellie, travelled to South Africa in August to visit the Shamwari Game Reserve with the international charity, founded 30 years ago by actress and conservationist Virginia McKenna OBE and her late husband Bill Travers MBE.
 
During his visit Jim and his family were asked to assist a team of wildlife professionals with moving three rescued leopards - triplets Sami, Alam and Namira - into their new enclosure at the Born Free Big Cat Rescue Centre on the Reserve.

After being sedated by Dr Johan Joubert the animals were carefully moved in two Land Rover Discoverys.

Jim said the opportunity to see some of the world’s most endangered and beautiful animals at close quarters was a dream come true.

"It was an incredible experience. They’re such big, powerful beasts that you wouldn’t want to go anywhere near them when they are awake!"

The leopard cubs had been found in the Sudanese Bush after being orphaned and Born Free were contacted to assist.

They now live in a three acre natural enclosure - upgraded living quarters that have been funded in part by their dedicated group of Born Free Adoptive Parents including Jim who donated prize money after appearing on "Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and "Tipping Point Lucky Stars".

Image © Alan Strutt.

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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.