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Healthcare project helps hundreds of horses
The team provided and administered wormers and ran a castration service to help reduce unwanted breeding.
Volunteer vets improve welfare across the UK 

More than 500 horses across the UK have received help thanks to an equine healthcare and castration project organised by the British Horse Society (BHS).

Bringing together equine vets, charities and animal health organisations, the project sought to help horses recognised by welfare officers as needing support.

For the past two years, the team has been attending special clinics across the UK in areas identified as having high numbers of horses that might benefit from additional care.

The team provided and administered wormers and ran a castration service to help reduce unwanted breeding. They also gave horses microchips and passports to help with identification and traceability.

Zoetis UK, who provided worming advice, said that the sessions have been instrumental in improving relationships with horse owning communities, giving them an approachable source of practical veterinary care and advice.

“We are very proud to support these very worthwhile and well-organised clinics,” commented equine product manager Penny McCann.

“Several different members of our equine team have attended over the past couple of years and have really enjoyed volunteering their time and knowledge to help make a real difference.”

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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.