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High Level of Trust for Vets
A recent study from Petplan shows 98% trust their vet's advice, while 98% believe their vet provides them with the right level of service and support.

Petplan's Marketing Manager, Alison Andrew said the veterinary industry had the company's backing and their recent survey proves vets also have the support of pet owners. "We work very closely with more than 4,000 veterinary practices in the UK and we know that the animal's health and welfare is at the heart of their decision making process."

"Like any profession whether it is doctors, lawyers or accountants there will always be one or two people who overstep the boundaries but anyone thinking these issues are widespread would be completely wrong. We know this from the greater pool of pet owner's, vets, charities and other key groups in the animal world that we work with, something that the Panorama team cannot do to substantiate their claims."

Working with 9 out of 10 vets in the UK, Andrew says it's an absolute injustice for Panorama to tarnish the entire industry with its claims, when there are thousands of vets that go above and beyond the call of duty every day to provide the best treatment and care for people's pets.

In an earlier survey Petplan found that 40% of pet owners trust their vet more than their GP, further highlighting the disparities between what has been portrayed by Panorama and how pet owners really feel about the veterinary industry.

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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.