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'Time for major reform,'says election hopeful
Tom Lonsdale
Tom Lonsdale
Tom Lonsdale feels trust could be greatly improved 

Tom Lonsdale, a veterinary surgeon from Australia , has long campaigned against processed pet food and instead supports the idea of diet based on raw meaty bones.

Speaking to MRCVS, Tom said: "After 19 years of standing for election I remain hopeful that the profession will open its eyes to the reality we've been living a lie for too long: carnivore food is best understood as food and medicine combined.   

"The junk food pet industry has usurped our integrity and authority with disastrous consequences for pets, pet owners and the wider community."

Tom believes there is much scope for improvement between the College and members of the profession. "Regulation of the profession is variously incompetent and corrupt," he said.

"The 'Science' so-called is variously incompetent and corrupt. Band aid solutions can never work. Time for major reform across all functions of veterinary education, regulation, science and practice."

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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.