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New RSPCA Website
Candidates and supporters will also have the opportunity to vote on issues they feel strongly about.
To help its supporters to write an animal welfare manifesto for the next government, the RSPCA is launching interactive website Political Animal.

The site gives supporters the information they need to lobby their prospective parliamentary candidates and debate key issues with each other ahead of the General Election.
 
Supporters will be given suggestions on ways to quiz their local parliamentary candidates, and experts from the RSPCA will be able to come online to answer queries.
 
The site contains a timeline of the last 20 years of animal welfare law, leading up to the Animal Welfare Act 2006, showing landmark changes. It also provides a unique resource, giving the RSPCA stance on issues like status dogs, higher welfare farming, wild animals in circuses and animals used in experiments.
 
The aim is to make sure laws protecting animals are not watered down and progress is sustained under the next government. As well as information, visitors can watch video footage and get up-to-the-minute information about Political Animal on Twitter too.
 
Candidates and supporters will also have the opportunity to vote on issues they feel strongly about.
 
RSPCA parliamentary officer Stacey Frier, said: “The Political Animal microsite is a unique project allowing our supporters to drive the debate by letting politicians know what they want them to do for animal welfare if they are elected.
 
“The RSPCA and its supporters have been instrumental in campaigning for change in animal welfare legislation since the Society’s creation in 1824 and we’re urging the incoming parliament to continue to work with us to achieve further animal welfare milestones.”
 
For more information, please log on to www.politicalanimal.org.uk

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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.