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Central College heads to NAVC 2014
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Training programmes extended to international delegates

Delegates at this year's North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) conference will be able to learn about the training opportunities on offer at the UK-based Central College of Animal Studies.

The college, which specialises in training for the veterinary nursing team, will be extending opportunities for professional development courses to international delegates at the event.

This year's NAVC conference is taking place from January 19 to 22 in Orlando, Florida, where delegates will benefit from a CPD programme of more than 1,200 courses.

Practice managers, veterinary surgeons and nurses travelling to the event from the UK are also invited to visit the Central College stand to discuss training for the whole veterinary nursing team.

Training on offer at the college includes pre-veterinary nursing pathway courses, the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and a range of CPD programmes.

Central College will be exhibiting on stand 2331 during the event, which takes place at the Gaylords Palms Resort and Convention Centre. To book an appointment to discuss training programmes in more detail at the conference, call 01359 243405 or email enquiries@ccoas.org.uk.

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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.