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Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans

Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
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Chatter box 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. Chatter box

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Welsh greyhound racing ban faces legal challenge

GBGB says there was 'insufficient consultation' on the ban.
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Corneal sequestrum surgery saves cat's sight
Corneal sequestrum surgery saves cat's sight

One-year-old Arthur was discharged on the same day as his operation.
New livestock-worrying law comes into force
New livestock-worrying law comes into force

 Dog owners face unlimited fines for attacks on sheep.
Vets retrieve fish hook from spaniel's stomach
Vets retrieve fish hook from spaniel's stomach

 Specialist removed the three-pronged hook without surgery.
Study to reveal insights into degenerative myelopathy
Study to reveal insights into degenerative myelopathy

 The study is the first of its kind into the condition in corgis within the UK.
Animals could be 'forgotten victims' of Middle East conflict
Animals could be 'forgotten victims' of Middle East conflict

RSPCA asks British nationals not to abandon pets.
VMD asserts safety of Leptospira vaccine
VMD asserts safety of Leptospira vaccine

Statement follows reports of adverse events from vaccinated dogs.
Biological 'quirk' linked to feline kidney disease
Biological 'quirk' linked to feline kidney disease

 Researchers discover 'unusual' accumulation of fat in kidneys.
BVA and BSAVA call for 'contextualised' neutering
BVA and BSAVA call for 'contextualised' neutering

Organisations move away from one-size-fits-all approach.
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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.
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