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New seminar on canine aggression in the practice
Seminars for veterinary professionals begin at the end of January

Animal behaviour specialist Jez Rose is presenting a new seminar for vets and vet nurses, on how to manage canine aggression in the practice.

The seminar, sponsored by Companion Care, will focus on what to tell owners, how to modify behaviour and how to effectively manage aggressive canine patients in the practice.

Jez will address the epidemiology of aggression, and offer real-life solutions for managing and treating aggression in practices.

The seminar is aimed at providing the knowledge and skills required to understand, manage, and prevent dominance and aggression. Three seminar dates are available so far this year, in Bristol (26th January), Oxford (4th January) and Swindon (2nd March). A certificate with CPD hours accredited and license-free behaviour resources are provided as part of the seminar. Tickets can be booked through The Behaviour Company website.

Jez has been presenting regular seminars to the veterinary profession for ten years, and is often asked to speak on aggression and dominance in domestic cats and dogs, stress and anxiety in pets, and enrichment for domestic pets.

He is director of The Behaviour Company and resident behaviour specialist at Vet's Klinic, as well as running his own animal behaviour practice, which receives referrals from veterinary practices nationwide.

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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.