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RVC named as FAO reference centre
RVC becomes one of two centres in the world

The Royal Veterinary College has been appointed a Food and Agriculture Organisation Reference Centre in Veterinary Epidemiology, the second of its kind in the world.

As an FAO Reference Centre, the RVC will provide specific, independent technical and scientific advice to help accomplish the FAO's mandate, which is to achieve food security for all by raising levels of nutrition, improving agricultural productivity, bettering the lives of rural populations and contributing to the growth of the world economy.

Veterinary epidemiology has a significant role to play in supporting this mandate. The study of disease patterns within animal populations can help to improve food security by both anticipating epidemiological changes in animal populations involved in food production, and by minimising the impact of disease outbreaks on livestock and local communities.
 
RVC Principal, Professor Stuart Reid, said: "This recognition by FAO is terrific news as it brings into sharp relief the expertise Professor Pfeiffer and his group bring to the global effort towards sustainable food systems and a One Health approach. I am pleased on many levels - for the UK, for the veterinary sector, for the RVC and, as an epidemiologist myself, for our discipline.”
 

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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.