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Vet ‘gravely concerned’ about governance of profession
John Davies
John Davies is standing in the 2017 RCVS Council election.
John Davies seeks mandate to address root causes

A vet standing in the 2017 RCVS Council election says that he is ‘gravely concerned’ about the governance of the veterinary profession.

In his manifesto, small animal practitioner John Davies writes that he seeks a mandate to ‘illuminate and address the root causes insofar as the issues are relevant to the wider profession’.

‘The concerns I allude to are best illustrated by my own story,’ he notes.

Before John became a vet he studied chemistry and, to save up for his degree, had fun working in the research and development of mining and explosives. Graduating from Liverpool in 1992, John went on to work in small animal, equine and mixed practices, mainly in the UK but also Melbourne and Sydney and Cape Town.

Outside of veterinary practice, John is studying for an MA in Christian Apologetics and enjoys cycling mountaineering and kayaking. In 2004, he completed a degree at the London School of Theology and in 2010 he opened a Joint Venture Practice in Oxford.

Ballot papers and candidates’ details will be posted to all veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses eligible to vote during the week commencing 13 March. All votes must be cast, either online or by post, by 5 pm on Friday, 28 April 2017. 

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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.