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Top votes for Tom Witte
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Results are in for RCVS and VN Council

The election results are now in for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Councils.

This year's elections saw the highest turnout of veterinary surgeons in ten years at 4661 votes, surpassing last year's number by 429 voters. The VN Council election saw the highest ever turnout of veterinary nurses with 1,329 votes, a significant increase on the 743 votes in 2012.

Voted back onto the RCVS Council were Christopher Gray, Peter Jinman, Bradley Viner, Christopher Tufnell and Jeremy Davis. Top votes however, went to newcomer - and youngest candidate to stand for election - Thomas Witte, who received 2251 votes from veterinary surgeons.

Similarly, veterinary nurses returned Andrea Jeffrey to the VN Council, but gave the highest number of votes to Amy Robinson, who will take her seat on the council for the first time.

Commenting on the increased number of voters, RCVS registrar Gordon Hockey said: "It’s difficult to pinpoint the reasons for the increase, but hopefully, it’s because increasing numbers of vets and nurses are feeling more engaged with the College.

"We have also undertaken extra communications activities this year, such as the ‘hustings’, which we hope have helped."

The elected candidates are to take up or resume their seats on the council at RCVS Day on July 5.

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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.