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Rabbits in first opinion practice CPD event
The course is aimed at general practitioners wanting to improve their knowledge of rabbits,
Day course presented by Dr Sonya Miles.

A new CPD event, 'Rabbits in First Opinion Practice' is set to take place in February.

The first in-person CPD event to be held by Just Exotics, the CPD will cover the rabbit consult, anaesthesia and analgesia in rabbits, rabbit dentistry and common conditions in rabbits.

Held from 9am to 4.30pm on Friday 24 February 2023, the day-long course will be presented by Dr Sonya Miles, an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine and the lead clinician for Highcroft Exotic Vets.

Providing 7.5 hours of CPD, the event will take place at The Hive in Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8EE. The event promises to be accessible, and free parking is available. 

At a cost of £250 per delegate, the event will provide lunch, refreshments and a certificate of completion. 

To book onto the course email info@justexotics.co.uk – the Just Exotics team are happy to answer any questions and provide further information on the event.

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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.