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A "great and unexpected honour"
Dr Pat Harris
Dr Harris has made considerable contributions to equine nutrition over a period of 30 years.
Dr Pat Harris receives a veterinary award for contributions to nutrition

A former president of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has been honoured for her contribution to equine nutrition over the past 30 years at an awards ceremony in London.

Dr Pat Harris received the Veterinary Award at this year's Animal Health Trust UK Equestrian Awards. She said it was a "great and unexpected honour".

"I am passionate about the important role that nutrition can play in the health, welfare, behaviour and performance of all horses from the child's pony to the elite Olympic horse and I was therefore really pleased that work on equine nutrition was recognised through this Veterinary Achievement award from the AHT."

She added that the award was "especially relevant as I started my veterinary nutrition career effectively when working for my PhD at the AHT many years ago".

Dr Harris is a European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical and Comparative Nutrition and Mars Horsecare's current director of science. She is also the author of more than 500 scientific papers, abstracts and book chapters.

The AHT awards last week were attended by more than 400 people from the equestrian world.

Chloe Bowler, AHT's corporate fundraising manager, commented: "The AHT UK Equestrian Awards is the flagship event in our fundraising calendar, raising vital funds for our work fighting disease and injury in animals. We are thrilled that it has been so well supported yet again.  

"We are already looking forward to celebrating equestrian excellence in 2015".

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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.