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ICAWC Conference a huge success
Organised by the Dogs Trust

The fourteenth International Companion Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC), held last month in Greece, has been hailed a great success.

Organised by Dogs Trust, the three day conference was attended by some 260 delegates from over 30 countries, representing 124 organisations worldwide. Dogs Trust welcomed friends who work in animal welfare from across the globe to network, fundraise and exchange ideas on some of the most prevalent animal welfare issues to date.

Topics which were covered included a speech on the importance of rabies control in Eastern Europe, given by Paula Boyden, veterinary director at Dogs Trust, and the dangers of tapeworm to dogs. Another speaker was Rebecca Leonardi, from Paws for Progress, who developed the first prison-based dog training programme in the UK.

ICAWC founder and Dogs Trust Chief Executive, Clarissa Baldwin OBE, said: "It is so very rewarding to see that after 14 years, the conference continues to grow from strength-to-strength, acting as an essential tool for those involved in animal welfare. Participant networking was at a high this year as the sought-after places quickly filled up, making it the most successful ICAWC yet. Congratulations to all involved for making it such a huge triumph."

The conference was held in Vravrona Greece and lasted three days, beginning on 16th October 2012. 

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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.