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Welsh Vet Appointed New BVA President-Elect
Peter Harlech-Jones
Peter Harlech-Jones joins BVA's Officer Team at Congress 2011.

The AGM of the British Veterinary Association, which concluded last week's Congress, saw the appointment of Peter Harlech-Jones as President-Elect.

Born and raised in North Wales, Mr Harlech Jones has had a varied career. After several years in practice in Wales, London and Ontario, Canada, he joined the pharmaceutical industry and spent 20 years in the animal health business both in the UK and overseas.  

In 1995, he became the first head of the Veterinary Division at the newly created European medicines Evaluation Agency. He semi-retired in 2008, having previously been the head of the International Federation of Animal Health.

Within the BVA itself, Peter has served on the Veterinary Policy Group and as chair of the Medicines Group.

He expressed his delight at his new position, saying: "I am immensely proud to be a member of the veterinary profession whose dedication, compassion and huge commitment continues to ensure the health and welfare of animals in their care, and I have really welcomed my involvement with the BVA."

He added: "I am honoured to be elected to the Officer team and I look forward to playing my part in supporting all the different branches of the profession."

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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.