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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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RUMA Agriculture appoints new chair
RUMA Agriculture appoints new chair

James Russell succeeds Cat McLaughlin in the role.
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Study highlights environmental risks of isoxazoline
Study highlights environmental risks of isoxazoline

Active ingredients from flea treatment pass into pet faeces.
Study shows avian flu risks for Vietnamese chicken supply
Study shows avian flu risks for Vietnamese chicken supply

Chickens mix at various stages in the production process.
Infectious bacteria using milk protein to survive in cows
Infectious bacteria using milk protein to survive in cows

Staphylococcus aureus has adapted to persist in dairy cattle.
RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report
RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report

Report reveals 'encouraging' trends for antibiotic resistance surveillance.
Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds
Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds

Findings suggest it is being prescribed beyond its antimicrobial properties.
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears

It reports a significant rise in avian flu among waterfowl.
Avian flu viruses can withstand fever, study reveals
Avian flu viruses can withstand fever, study reveals

PB1 gene helps infection to persist under high temperatures.
RUMA Agriculture shares new AMR targets for livestock sectors
RUMA Agriculture shares new AMR targets for livestock sectors

The Targets Task Force has set commitments for 2025-2029.
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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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