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Generous donation to Hounds for Heroes
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£20k donation to fund new puppy

Pfizer Animal Health has donated £20,000 to the charity Hounds for Heroes, which provides assistance dogs to servicemen and women of the British Armed Forces and civilian Emergency Services who are injured or disabled. The donation is to be devoted to the acquisition and training of a new puppy, to be named 'Vanguard', which will join the charity's Squadron Two prior to being paired with an injured or disabled person.

Allen Parton, a veteran of the Gulf War who founded the charity in 2010, and his assistance dog EJ were presented the cheque by Pfizer Animal Health's Area Veterinary Manager Jonny Lambert. Commenting, Mr Parton said "The mental and physical help provided by a trained assistance dog cannot be over-egged, EJ's predecessor, Endal, literally saved my life. There are currently more than 900,000 injured men and women in the country today and if money were no object we would ensure that every single one of them had access to a Hounds for Heroes dog. While that's not currently possible, with the support of Pfizer we are one step further."

Hounds for Heroes has been designated Pfizer Animal Health's charitable partner for 2012. If you would like more information about Hounds for Heroes, please visit www.houndsforheroes.com

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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.