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Standards of equine dental technicians
Veterinary and equine workers invited to have their say

Equine dental technicians are being encouraged to take part in an online consultation on the new National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the sector.

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for animal health and welfare industries, is developing NOS - recognised standards for equine dental technicians.

People from all areas of the veterinary and equine sector are invited to participate in the online consultation, giving their comments of the roles, skills and responsibilities of equine dental technicians, between December 10, 2012, and January 13, 2013.

NOS describe what people need to do, know and understand in order to carry out their job role in a consistent and competent way and promote equine health and welfare. They are hoped to provide a foundation to build qualifications that reflect good practice.

The online consultation is the final part of the NOS review, following numerous working meetings with representatives from Defra, RCVS, BAEDT, WWAED, BEVA and BVDA.

The equine dental procedures included in the draft NOS are considered to be acts of veterinary surgery under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.

President of the BEVA, Keith Chandler, said: "BEVA welcomes this opportunity for dental procedures carried out by equine dental technicians in the UK to be formalised as NOS… We look forward to working with Lantra and the equine dental technicians during the consultation period and beyond.”

Click here to participate in the consultation, or here to find out more.

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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.