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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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Nematodirus forecast tool 2026 goes live
Nematodirus forecast tool 2026 goes live

The tool warns vets and farmers when mass hatching is likely to occur.
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HPAI vaccine trials begin in the UK
HPAI vaccine trials begin in the UK

Trials will focus on turkeys in England.
Foot and Mouth disease detected in Cyprus
Foot and Mouth disease detected in Cyprus

Clinical signs are confirmed in cattle and sheep.
DAERA announces new BVD movement restrictions
DAERA announces new BVD movement restrictions

Restrictions will begin on 1 March 2026.
Light incubation found to affect chick enrichment behaviour
Light incubation found to affect chick enrichment behaviour

Chicks were more likely to use their shelter, which reduces stress.
Stricter BVD measures in force for NI
Stricter BVD measures in force for NI

There will no longer be a grace period for herd restrictions.
Vaccine uptake needed for sheep abortion control, data shows
Vaccine uptake needed for sheep abortion control, data shows

Only 26 per cent of flocks vaccinated against toxoplasmosis in 2024.
Moorland grazing reduces methane emissions, study finds
Moorland grazing reduces methane emissions, study finds

The results highlight the importance of upland sheep farming.
Immune cells increased by TB vaccine, study finds
Immune cells increased by TB vaccine, study finds

Findings from BCG vaccine could lead to more refined, effective vaccines.
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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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