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Recognition for Scottish Beaver Trial
Five-year project shortlisted for Innovation Award

A trial to reintroduce four Eurasian beaver families to a forest in Scotland has been shortlisted for an Innovation Award.

The Scottish Beaver Trial is a five-year scientific study to monitor the group of wild beavers and assess the effect their reintroduction has on the local environment.

The trial has been shortlisted from over 70 entries across eight categories to be nominated for a 2013 Nature of Scotland Award.

Simon Jones, project manager of the trial, said: "The Scottish Beaver Trial is the first licensed mammal re-introduction trial to ever take place in the UK.

"Not only are our findings hopefully paving the way for future programmes, but we are also advising on international projects."

Mr Jones added that the trial is a "pioneering" step towards further understanding species reintroduction and how it plays a role in ecosystem restoration.

The trial, launched by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and the Forestry Commission Scotland in 2009, is being carried out at Knapdale Forest in the Heart of Argyll.

The winners will be announced on October 30 at the 2013 Nature of Scotland Awards ceremony, held in Edinburgh.

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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.