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Peak in unwanted cats
Battersea reports record number of cats

Staff at Battersea Cats and Dogs Home have reported an upsurge in the number of unwanted cats coming through its doors.

According to the charity, its London centre is currently housing more than 150 cats, the most it has ever had in its care.

The centre has also taken 2,600 calls from cat owners seeking help since the beginning of this year - a 15 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Lindsay Quinlan, head of the centre's cattery, says: "Our cattery currently has the highest number of cats we can ever remember having at one time… On any given month we could receive in the region of 500 calls from cat owners seeking our help.”

According to staff at the charity, the upsurge in unwanted cats is thought to be partly due to the rising number of litters that accompany the summer months, as warmer weather prompts cats to seek a mate.

The charity is appealing for those considering buying a cat to adopt one instead as its centres reach capacity. 

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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.