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Practices needed for FeLV/FIV Prevalence Study
Call for feedback for national survey

A new national survey has been launched to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with FeLV and FIV infection in the UK. It has been 23 years since the prevalence of FeLV and FIV were last determined in pet cat populations in the UK, and more up-to-date information is urgently needed.

The prevalence of each virus will be determined at both national and local levels, and the risk factors for infection assessed.

This study is unique in that the prevalence of FeLV and FIV will be determined by the results obtained from the routine testing of cats in practices, rather than results obtained from samples submitted only to external laboratories. This approach is more likely to reflect the true prevalence of infection as it is anticipated that data from a wider range of practices and animals will be captured. The findings will be made readily accessible to UK veterinary surgeons to enable rational testing and vaccination strategies to be devised at practice level.

The study aims to collect data from up to 10,000 cats, which would make this the largest study carried out in the UK to date. To date, over 170 practices have registered but more from Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland are needed.

The study will run until November 30th 2012. For more information, please contact Dr Libby Graham.

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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.