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BVA Appoints New President at Congress
Carl Padgett
Last week's BVA Congress saw the presidency handed over to Carl Padgett.

Mr Carl Padgett was elected President of the British Veterinary Association for 2011/2012 last Saturday, during the AGM at the close of its Annual Congress in London.

Mr Padgett graduated from Glasgow University in 1989 and has spent most of his career as a large animal practitioner. He is director of Bay Vets Ltd in Lancaster, is a past president of BCVA and also a recent Chairman of Trustees of the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation. He can boast over 15 years of experience of veterinary politics and is delighted at his election.

He said: "Vets are not just part of the leisure industry making animals better; we fill a much wider role in underpinning society and its contact with animals at all levels."

He outlined the theme of his presidential year as "Delivering a healthy future," and added: "I am proud and honoured to be elected BVA President to continue serving the membership as part of the BVA Officer team."

The Congress began last Thursday, with an official address from then-president Harvey Locke, followed by a welcome reception and awards ceremony.

The opening address was delivered on Friday morning by Jim Paice MP, to a packed council chamber in the Royal College of Physicians. Two days of cutting-edge CPD concluded on Saturday with the appointment of the new President. 

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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.