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RCVS to hold 'Question Time'
Meeting in Leeds to discuss issues

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding an 'RCVS Question Time' event at the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel on Thursday 8th March 2012. Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, Practice Managers and everyone with an interest in the issues of the profession are invited to either attend or send in questions to which they would like an answer.

The event will begin at 1pm with 45-minute 'surgeries' which are open to Practices accredited with or considering joining the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS). The evening will start with a buffet and drinks at 6.30pm, and the meeting itself will start at 7.15pm. No formal agenda will be set, as was the case with previous similar events in which topics of discussion included the new Draft Codes of Professional Conduct, the regulation of Veterinary Nurses and veterinary legislation. It is hoped that this structure (or lack thereof) will allow for greater flexibility and evolution in the ensuing debate.

The President of the RCVS Dr Jerry Davies will be attending, as will RCVS and VN Council members, and they will be able to explore pressing matters with those present. Those unable to attend in person are invited to send their questions in beforehand so that they can still be tackled at the meeting.

For further information or to book a place, please contact Fiona Harcourt (f.harcourt@rcvs.org.uk or 020 7202 0773). Questions those unable to attend in person would like asked should be emailed to the above address.

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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.