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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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Small Animal News
Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans

Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
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Cow stuns scientists by using tools

Veronika taught herself to use a broom to scratch herself.
London Zoo primates open Christmas stockings

The gorilla troop and monkeys received presents from zookeepers.
London Zoo opens spa-inspired capybara home

 Gizmo and Kiwi have explored their new luxury enclosure.
London Zoo's gorillas get Halloween pumpkin treat

 Baby Venus tried her first ever pumpkin.
Orangutans learn bed-making from watching their mothers

Primates watch others and then practice constructions, study finds.
Female gorilla study challenges male power narrative

Females were able to overpower male gorillas.
Canine TV habits vary by personality, study finds

 Dogs were most likely to react to on-screen animals.
Study reveals how rats show 'boredom' during repetitive tasks

 The rats were given engaging or repetitive foraging tasks.
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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.
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