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Chief vets to discuss equine health and welfare
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The event brings together representatives from every sector of the equestrian industry.
Inspiring line up confirmed for 2016 National Equine Forum

Some of the UK's chef veterinary officers will be put under the spotlight at the 2016 National Equine Forum to discuss equine health and welfare.

Nigel Gibbens (UK), Robert Huey (N.Ireland) and Sheila Voas (Scotland) will join animal health and welfare inspector Stephen Gale in a panel discussion chaired by Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare.

The National Equine Forum aims to educate, inform and help the industry speak about topical matters affecting the current and future management and wellbeing of the horse.

The event brings together representatives from every sector of the equestrian industry for friendly, non-partisan debate.

Amongst the speakers, Jan Rogers, head of equine development at the British Equestrian Foundation, will go over the latest progress on the forthcoming central equine database and passport scheme.

Ben Hart, one of the UK's leading equine trainers, will explore behaviour in working equids and examine how the welfare of equines around the world can be changed by changing people's understanding of their behaviour,

Furthermore, Jenny Hall, chief veterinary officer for the British Racing authority will discuss why its imperative that 'The Horse Comes First' in all aspects of racing.

The National Equine Forum is organised by a committee refilling the various sectors of the equestrian industry and is presided by HRH The Princess Royal.

Tickets are available to equestrian professionals at a cost of £100 per person.  For further information visit http://www.nationalequineforum.com. 

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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.