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Winners of BVA Awards announced
Caroline Gillespie, award winner
Awards presented at Congress last night

The winners of the prestigious BVA awards were announced last night and presented with their awards at BVA Congress, currently taking place at the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool.

The awards went to:
  • The Trevor Blackburn Award - Professor Brian Perry
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to animal health and welfare in Africa, Asia and Latin America, the impact of his work in fostering the integration of veterinary epidemiology with agricultural economics, and his personal commitment to poverty alleviation by tackling diseases of global significance.

  • The Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal - Professor Michael Thrusfield.
Awarded for his immense contributions to the advancement of knowledge in veterinary science, especially epidemiology.

  • Chiron Award - Professor A R (Bob) Mitchell
In recognition of a truly outstanding contribution to both veterinary and human medical science over a long and distinguished career.

  • Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship Travel Award for 2012:
- Caroline Gillespie (University of Cambridge Veterinary School)
Awarded for her study on western performance horses in California

- Emily Jeannes (University of Liverpool Veterinary School)
Awarded for her investigation of Toxocara canis in dogs in Sri Lanka

  • BVA Overseas Travel Award:
- Anna Frykfors von Hekkel (Royal Veterinary College)
For an evaluation of the diet and body condition score of two captive elephant populations in Sri Lanka

- Emily Jeannes (University of Liverpool Veterinary School)
As above, awarded for her investigation of Toxocara canis in dogs in Sri Lanka.

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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.