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Welfare charities presented with cheques at LVS
Veterinary Charity Challenge raised over £16,500

Three animal welfare charities have been presented with cheques at the London Vet Show (LVS), following the success of this year's Veterinary Charity Challenge event.

Hounds for Heroes, Pet Blood Bank (PBB) and the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) were each given £5,500 after Veterinary Charity Challenge, held in September, raised in excess of £16,500.

The event was held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, in order to help animal welfare charities' funds. There were 26 teams of four that attended, from numerous veterinary practices.

As well as raising money, the event also provided an opportunity for team building, with activities including a seven-hour walk, running, cycling and kayaking.

Yesterday, (November 15) Veterinary Charity Challenge sponsors BCF Technology handed over the cheques at their LVS stand.

Gavin Mitchell presented a cheque to Hounds for Heroes, represented by Sarah Harold and Anne Wheeley. Chris Grey presented a cheque to Brian Wright of PBB, and Andrew Groom presented a cheque to SPANA, represented by Nic Van Gelder and Laura Higham.

Mr Mitchell, of BCF Technology, said: "We haven't chosen our charities for next year yet, but we hope to see everyone again next year."

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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.