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Details of BVA Live nursing stream announced
One of the sessions announced is 'Recognising signs of pain in cats' with RVN Alex Taylor.
The programme of courses will focus on ‘Empowerment’.

The BVA has released details of the planned programme for the BVNA Nursing Theatre at this year’s BVA Live.

BVNA president Charlotte Pace has chosen ‘Empowerment’ as the presidential theme for 2023 and this will be reflected in the sessions, which will focus on empowering delegates and building their confidence.

Both clinical and non-clinical CPD will be provided in the full programme for veterinary nurses at all stages of their career.

‘Veterinary nurses in leadership’ with RVN Kathryn Latimer-Jones is one of the sessions announced. The session will aim to help delegates reach their potential as leaders and learn how to apply leadership when advocating for a patient.

Another of the sessions which has been announced is ‘Recognising signs of pain in cats’ with RVN Alex Taylor, senior vice-president of BVNA. Delegates will be taught how to improve pain management by recognising key behavioural indicators of pain in feline patients and using appropriate pain assessment systems.

Details have also been released about RVN Jack Pye’s session on ‘Ultrasound for veterinary nurses’. The session will aim to clarify the legislation on using ultrasound to allow delegates to feel more confident about using it.

Announcing the programme, Ms Pace said: “This year’s BVNA Nursing Theatre programme has been designed to empower our veterinary nurses, helping them to widen their specialist knowledge and in turn boost confidence in their existing skills. There will also be opportunities to explore new areas of professional practice and support effective team leadership. We hope delegates will leave the BVNA Nursing Theatre feeling inspired, supercharged and motivated to take new ideas and conversations back to their workplace.”

Malcolm Morley, BVA president, added: “Veterinary nurses are a vital part of team vet and so we are extremely pleased to see the BVNA Nursing stream return to BVA Live this year. These specialist sessions promise to be inspirational, insightful and educational and we look forward to hearing the discussions which are sure to follow.”

This year’s BVA Live will be held at the Birmingham NEC from 11-12 May 2023.

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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.