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Equine health study seeks views of horse owners
The study will ask for horse owners' views on equine health
The study will ask for horse owners' views on equine health

Study by team of veterinary surgeons, epidemiologists and sociologists

Horse owners are being are asked to take part in a study designed to improve equine health and welfare.

The study is being carried out by a team of veterinary surgeons, epidemiologists and sociologists at the University of Liverpool.

Owners and people who care for a horse are being asked how they view their horse's health.

Researchers also want to hear from people even if their horse had never been unwell.

They say owners and carers play a pivotal role in the health of their horses, and understanding how they view their horses health, will help vets to become better informed when it comes to giving tailored advice for specific issues.

Those wishing to take part will be send a questionnaire to fill in either online or return by post. Alternatively they may be asked if they would like to take part in a face-to-face discussion.

The questionnaire is due to be launched in April with further discussions running from October 2013.

The study is being funded by the British Veterinary Association, Animal Welfare Foundation Charity.

Register your interest here.

For any further information click here or email Claire Scantlebury at
horsehealth@liverpool.ac.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 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.