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Koi herpesvirus outbreak confirmed in Yorkshire
Carp in a pond
Kippax Polo Pond in West Yorkshire is now subject to statutory controls.

Kippax Polo Pond now subject to statutory controls

An outbreak of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed at a pond in West Yorkshire, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Science (Cefas) has announced.

Kippax Polo Pond in West Yorkshire is now subject to statutory controls to prevent or limit the spread of the disease.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas, acting on behalf of Defra, has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within the fishery complex.

The FHI have also implemented fishery equipment disinfection and movement control measures and anglers must ensure that they comply with all biosecurity measures within the designated area.

KHV has no implications for human health. However, it is a serious viral disease of fish, and is notifiable in the United Kingdom. KHV affects all varieties of common and ornamental carp and can result in high rates of fish mortalities.

Clinical signs of KHV disease include white or necrotic patches on the gills, sloughing mucous, rough patches on the skin, and sunken eyes. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 16 and 28 degrees centigrade.

Anyone noting deaths in carp or carp hybrids with signs of disease similar to those above should contact the FHI immediately.

Those who import, keep, fish for, or retail carp and carp hybrids are urged to take precautions to prevent the spread of KHV.

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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.