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Latest equine disease report released
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There were 72 UK cases of atypical myopathy between January 1 and November 12 this year.
Defra/AHT/BEVA report provides a snapshot of equine disease

Fourteen cases of equine influenza virus (EI) have been confirmed in the UK since the start of October 2014, according to the latest equine disease surveillance report.

The report, which is published by Defra, the Animal Health Trust and the British Equine Veterinary Association, provides a snapshot of equine disease in the UK and globally.

Of the fourteen outbreaks of EI since October, one was due to a vaccine failure. All affected horses had been recently imported from Ireland or local horse sales.

From the start of this year up until November 12, there were 72 clinical cases of atypical myopathy in the UK.

Two cases of equine herpes virus-1 (EHV-1) were confirmed in October, in a four-year-old donkey in Devon and a seven-year-old thoroughbred gelding in Essex.

Globally, reported statistics include:
  • Eight new cases of equine infectious anaemia (EIA) were reported in Italy between September 24 and November 3.
  • In October, there was an outbreak of EI at a riding school in Aine, France. Two ponies that had been recently imported from Ireland tested positive for the virus and 22 others at the school showed clinical signs. A further case was confirmed at a riding school in Seine-et-Marne.
  • Also in October, there were two cases of EHV-1 in Manche, France, and a further case in Calvados.
  • As of November 6, the number of cases of equine eastern encephalomyelitis in the US rose to 117. The disease has been diagnosed in 15 states.

For the full report, visit the BEVA's website: http://www.beva.org.uk/news-and-events/news/view/682

 

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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.