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New chairman for RVC appointed
RVC elect Lord Curry of Kirkharle

The Royal Veterinary College have appointed Lord Curry of Kirkharle as their new chairman, with his tenure due to commence from the 1st August 2012.

Lord Curry is both an experienced farmer and businessman; he was made a life peer in 2011 in recognition of his contribution to the development of agriculture and farming in the UK and founded the North Country Primestock in 1990, marketing prime cattle and sheep. He has gone on to establish many successful businesses and has held governance roles in both commercial companies and public sector bodies.

Lord Curry commented on his new role: "I am delighted to be appointed as Chairman of the RVC. It is a great honour to be involved with such a highly respected and influential institution which has a critical role within the veterinary profession. I am very much looking forward to taking up the role."

Principal at the RVC, Professor Stuart Reid, said: "We are delighted to welcome Lord Curry on board as our new Chairman. His drive to boost and improve farming in the UK is something which we, as a College, are also passionate about and I know that his experience of working in both the public and commercial sectors will bring great value to the College as a whole."

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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.