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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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Equine News
Andy Fiske-Jackson appointed head of RVC Equine
Andy Fiske-Jackson appointed head of RVC Equine

He will lead RVC's Equine Practice and Equine Referral Hospital.
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New tool helps assess horse welfare on yards
New tool helps assess horse welfare on yards

The HEY tool is based on the Five Domains Model.
Redwings to consult on visitor centre closures
Redwings to consult on visitor centre closures

 Two centres could be closed due to rising costs.
AI shows promise for fracture detection in animals
AI shows promise for fracture detection in animals

 Researchers develop AI system that can detect fractures in racehorses.
Brooke launches free app for training equine vets
Brooke launches free app for training equine vets

 The Academy for Working Equids will train vets internationally.
Rescued ponies highlight importance of deworming
Rescued ponies highlight importance of deworming

One underweight filly had multiple different kind of worms.
Speaker lineup revealed for National Equine Forum
Speaker lineup revealed for National Equine Forum

The event will explore artificial intelligence and the modern pre-purchase examination.
Horses react to smell of fear, study finds
Horses react to smell of fear, study finds

 Horses were more apprehensive when they could smell fearful sweat.
Horse owners keen on EHV vaccines, survey finds
Horse owners keen on EHV vaccines, survey finds

Ninety-three per cent not vaccinating would if a vet advised.
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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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