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New Head for Royal (Dick) School
Professor Argyle
Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies welcomes new head.

Professor David Argyle has been pointed the new head of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh.

The appointment follows the opening of a £42 million teaching building for veterinary students, opened last month by The Princess Royal.

Professor Argyle is an RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Oncology and Diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Oncology. He has held the William Dick chair of clinical studies at the university since 2005 and headed up the university's £3 million Veterinary Cancer Care Centre since its opening in 2009.

Meanwhile, the present head, Professor Elaine Watson, will become the first ever Dean of International Veterinary Education and Business Development. She has been head of the Royal (Dick) school for eight years and has received commendation for her "outstanding contribution" to the school.

Professor Argyle will begin on the 1st November 2011 for an initial period of five years.

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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.