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New grant for Welsh livestock markets
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The grant forms part of a comprehensive range of measures set out by the Welsh government to control TB in the country.
Grant will enable markets to upgrade facilities to display animals TB history

Livestock markets in Wales are now able to apply for a grant to upgrade their facilities to enable them to display TB information of animals being sold.

The 'Informed Purchasing' grant will help markets purchase equipment, such as display boards and screens, where the TB history of animals can be displayed.

Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, said: "This grant will help enable markets to make this information readily available at the point of sale to help famers make more informed buying decisions and consider what precautions they may need to take."

The grant forms part of a comprehensive range of measures set out by the Welsh government to control TB in the country. These include annual testing, cattle movement restrictions free bio-security advice to farmers and badger vaccination.

Since 2009, there has been decline in the number of new herd incidents and total number of animals slaughtered for TB control, which indicates that the programme is working.

Markets are now able to apply for the grant and will be able to do so until 1 June.  Those successful can receive up to 50 per cent of the eligible costs. The maximum amount of funding available per site is £2,500.

The grant can also be used for other activities, such as events and advice to buyers, which will encourage farmers to share TB information.

For more information, visit the Welsh government's bTB website. 

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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.