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Survey launched into length of cat-life
UK vets and VNs asked to take part in study

A Swedish study that has shown that the length of cats' lives is increasing has sparked off a similar study in the UK, and organisers are urging vets, vet nurses, breeders and cat owners to take part in a survey to determine whether the trend is reflected in UK cats.

The Swedish study demonstrated that cat longevity increased significantly over seven years - with approximately 66% of cats surviving to 10 years old between 1999-2000, rising to nearly 90% in 2005-2006.

Urinary problems, trauma, neoplasia, infection and cardiovascular problems were the five most common causes of death, and it has been suggested that the rise in longevity is linked to a greater willingness to keep pet cats longer and increasing levels of veterinary care.

In 2012, the study is to be brought up to date, and this time UK feedback is sought to establish whether the trend applies equally to cats living in Britain.

All vets, vet nurses, cats owners and breeders and encouraged to take part in the short online questionnaire, with results due to be published in the summer.


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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 members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.