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Charity rescues seven French bulldogs in a month
Five per cent of the 162 individual dog breeds Mayhew has cared for over the past year have been brachycephalic.

Mayhew reports a rise in brachycephalics at its rescue home   

A rescue centre in London has seen seven French bulldogs come through its doors in just one month, fuelling concerns about irresponsible breeding.

Animal welfare charity Mayhew said the dogs were all brought separately to the home and are aged between one and four years old.

They had been used for breeding and had a multitude of health issues among them, including chronic ear infections, skin conditions, dental problems and inverted tail.

Five per cent of the 162 individual dog breeds Mayhew has cared for over the past year have been brachycephalic. The charity also reported a five-fold increase in the number of brachycephalics brought in compared to the previous year.

The popularity of brachycephalics has soared in recent years and is likely being fuelled by celebrity owners and the prevalence of pugs, French bulldogs and English bulldogs in marketing campaigns. The BVA’s #BreedToBreathe campaign is urging practices to tackle this prevalence in advertising and social media.

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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.