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PDSA Launches New Education Website
the PDSA’s new education website
The PDSA has launched a free online education programme for primary schools that links animal welfare with the national curriculum.

The new online resource (available to view here), has been written by teachers for teachers, and includes downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, videos and presentations.
 
Vicki Craighill, PDSA Youth & Education manager, said: “PDSA’s new education programme is a comprehensive resource for all Key Stage 1 and 2 teachers. Many schools have animals, and lots of children have pets at home. So teaching people about animal welfare at an early age is vital for thousands of pupils across the country, who will also be the pet owners of tomorrow.
 
“At launch there are a dozen lesson plans, with fun and engaging activities to download. These cover lessons in citizenship, science, history and English. We’ll be refreshing the content regularly and, by registering online, teachers can keep up to date on our latest developments.”
 
Teachers can also arrange for PDSA volunteers to visit their school and talk to pupils about the charity’s work, as well as booking pet healthcare visits from PDSA vets and nurses.

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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.