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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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New calculator to track carbon cost of vet surgery
New calculator to track carbon cost of vet surgery

Careful use of anaesthetics and other drugs could help reduce footprint.
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RCVS announces mental health CPD series
RCVS announces mental health CPD series

The sessions will help delegates become confident in recognising stress.
Westport Vets opens new Winchburgh branch
Westport Vets opens new Winchburgh branch

The independent practice now owns four branches across Scotland.
Online animal cruelty legislation 'failing', charity says
Online animal cruelty legislation 'failing', charity says

Scottish SPCA urges government to update Animal Welfare Act.
AWF seeks trustees to guide future of charity
AWF seeks trustees to guide future of charity

"This is an exciting time to volunteer at AWF with its new strategy" Julian Kupfer.
RVC neurology professor appointed QMHA Clinical Director
RVC neurology professor appointed QMHA Clinical Director

Dr Steven De Decker will support one of the world's leading veterinary hospitals.
Participants sought for stress management study
Participants sought for stress management study

The MMI-funded project will identify wellbeing opportunities for vets.
Study warns of 'inadequate' fertility policies in vet workplaces
Study warns of 'inadequate' fertility policies in vet workplaces

Over a fifth of respondents considered leaving their job as a result.
Inaugural National SQP Week announced
Inaugural National SQP Week announced

It will take place from 5-12 June 2026.
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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.
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