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Academics to debate cats and dogs
Dog and cat
Dogs and cats will be put under the microscope at this years' Cheltenham Science Festival.
Cheltenham Science Festival looks at the secret lives of animals

Academics from the University of Bristol are set to debate cats and dogs at the Cheltenham Science Festival.

Animal behaviour and welfare experts from Bristol's School of Veterinary Science will take a glimpse into the hidden world of cats with executive producer Helen Thomas from BBC Cat Watch 2014.

Dog behaviourist Dr Emily Blackwell, vet and presenter Mark Evans, and Secret LIves of Dogs producer Kirsty Wilson will explain what dog's actions tell us about what they are thinking.

The Cheltenham Science Festival runs from 2 to 7 June and offers a wide programme of debate and discovery about science.

'The wild cat in your home' debate will take place on Sunday, June 7 at 10 am in the BBC Science Zone. Tickets are free and seats will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

'Dogs: their secret lives' will take place on Sunday, June 7 at 2pm in the EDF Energy Arena. Tickets are priced at £9.00.

For more information, visit the Festival website or contact the box office on  0844 880 8094.

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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.