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New prescription diet launches
Image: Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution, Hill's Pet Nutrition
Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution arrives

Following its announcement at the recent BSAVA Congress, a new prescription diet tackling pet obesity has been launched by Hills Pet Nutrition.

Pet obesity has been a source of ongoing concern, highlighted by the recent PDSA PAW Report, which found that 18 million UK pets are facing premature deaths due to unsuitable diets.

According to Hill's, the new Prescription Diet Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution works with the unique energy expenditure of each pet, to support not only weight loss but also weight maintenance. This is a departure from traditional dietetic weight loss foods that rely on calorie restriction.

Trials of the new diet reportedly found that 88 per cent of pets lost weight, even when their normal feeding patterns were not changed.

According to the company, the synergistic blend of natural ingredients in the new food increase the pet's ability to burn fat. The diet is also suitable for long-term feeding, and available in dry and wet formulations.

Visit the Hill's Pet Nutrition website for more information.

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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.