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Pig health scheme is extended for a year
BPEX has extended its Pig Health Scheme for a year while a replacement Food Standards Agency scheme is devised.
BPEX has extended its Pig Health Scheme for a year while a replacement Food Standards Agency scheme is devised.

Decision while Food Standards Agency works on replacement scheme

A health scheme that provides disease data on slaughtered pigs, is to be extended for a further year, it has been announced.

The announcement by BPEX, part of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development board, follows a meeting by its board on January 15.

The board had already extended the BPEX Pig Health Scheme (BPHS) by three months to the end of March at its meeting in November.

The scheme will now be extended until March 31 next year.
The decision, it said, would allow time for BPEX to continue its work with the Food Standards Agency and abattoirs on a replacement scheme.

The Collection and Communication of Inspection Results (CCIR) scheme is being devised to provide a similar quality of post mortem pig data as is delivered currently by the BPHS veterinary assessment.

The data from slaughtered pigs provides valuable information for both veterinary surgeons and farmers on how best to manage pig diseases and improve carcass quality.

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SPVS and FIVP launch VSA survey

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 SPVS and FIVP have collaborated to launch a short survey about the proposed reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

The survey will ensure that each organisation's submission accurately represents the experiences of practising veterinary professionals. It will also explore awareness, use and perceived value of the roles undertaken by the RCVS.

It takes around 5-10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. The survey can be completed here until Thursday, 19 March 2026. 

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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.