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Rehoming appeal for working dogs
Battersea opens its doors to influx of working breeds

Following an influx of working breeds, Battersea Dogs & Cats Brands Hatch Home is launching a rehoming appeal.

This year, the Kent-based centre has been inundated with working breeds, including 11 Border Collies, nine Labrador Retrievers, six Springer Spaniels, a Field Spaniel, one Lancashire Heeler, a Bearded Collie and an Anatolian Shepherd. The majority of these dogs have been brought to the centre by owners who are no longer able to care for them.

Michelle Bevan, Re-homing and Welfare Manager, says: “Many of these dogs are brought in by owners who don’t have enough time to care for them, or find they are incompatible with their families or other pets. The owners are always upset to be giving them up, but recognise they aren’t giving the dog the life it deserves.”

Many of the dogs arriving at Battersea are suitable for working in the services, for example the Police Service, HM Forces, UK Border Agency, Prison Service and security and farming outlets. In fact, 17 of the dogs brought to the centre have been rehomed to service homes.

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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.