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Wild lynx may be reintroduced in the UK
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The Eurasian lynx has been extinct in Britain for more than 1,300 years.

Consultation launched to gauge views of the public

Wild lynx could be reintroduced to parts of the UK, more than 1,300 years after they became extinct. A consultation launched by the Lynx UK Trust is seeking the public's views on the proposal.

The Eurasian lynx is thought to have been hunted to extinction for its fur between 500 and 700 AD in Britain.

As part of the ambitious "rewilding" project, the Lynx UK Trust proposes to release a number of lynx wearing radio tracking devices at three UK sites - in Norfolk, Cumbria and Aberdeenshire.

Initially, an online survey aims to find out whether the public supports or opposes the reintroduction as part of a controlled and scientific trial.

After the consultation is completed, the trust will apply to Natural England and Scottish Natural Heritage for approval.

Dr Peter O'Donoghue from Lynx UK Trust told BBC News: "We're delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response. It will be done in a very controlled, scientific way and we would be sure that everyone's concerns and voices would be taken into account."

The survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reintroduction

Image © David Castor/Wikimedia Commons

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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.