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Hysolv UK launches new swine flu vaccination
The new vaccine protects against the pandemic strain of flu pdmH1N1.
Vaccine to be used in conjunction with Respiporc FLU3

A new swine flu vaccination has been launched by Hysolv Animal Health UK.

In a press release, Hysolv said the vaccine - Respiporc FLUpanH1N1 - protects against the pandemic strain of flu pdmH1N1, which is prevalent in the British Isles.

Two 1ml doses of the inactivated vaccine can be injected intramuscularly three weeks apart to pigs over the age of 56 days, providing immunisation to the majority of animals within seven days.

Developed by IDT Biologika, the vaccine has already proved a success in Germany, where 1.7 million doses have been prescribed. Field trials revealed that vaccination not only protected against clinical signs of influenza, it also resulted in improvements in reproduction and piglet performance.

Hysolv is strongly advising that Respiporc FLUpanH1N1 is used in conjunction with its existing vaccine, Respiporc FLU3. This is because Respiporc FLU3 gives protection against three other strains of swine flu (H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2).

‘When used together, the two vaccines protect pigs against the most relevant strains in the British Isles,” the company said. 

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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.