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New veterinary school to open in 2014
University of Surrey announces plans for school of medicine

The University of Surrey is to launch a new School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014, and has announced plans to embrace links between human and animal health.

The school, which is only the eighth school of veterinary medicine in the country and the first of its kind in south-east England, will take the 'One health - One Medicine' philosophy.

It will include a unique research-led veterinary medicine degree programme with an emphasis on research, veterinary pathology and livestock medicine.

Based at the heart of the University of Surrey's Manor Park site in Guildford, the new school will be delivered through collaborations with key partners including the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA), the BBSRC Pirbright Institute and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).

The university is already in consultation with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey, Professor Lisa Roberts, said: “As a research-intensive University we have the expertise, reputation, technical and business skills which our students can benefit from, allowing us to train the veterinary leaders of the future.

"Combining state-of-the-art facilities, our unique partnerships and a campus location, the new School will provide a stimulating environment not only for undergraduates, but for the professional development training of qualified veterinary surgeons.”

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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.