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EMA issues advice for users of live PRRS vaccines
The VMD has been made aware of an incident in Denmark involving an outbreak or PRRS.
Recent outbreak resulted from the recombination of vaccine strains from two live PRRS vaccines

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has produced some advice for users of live Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) vaccines following an ‘incident’ in Denmark.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) said in a statement that it ‘has been made aware of an incident in Denmark involving an outbreak of PRRS.

‘This outbreak has been caused by an emergent recombinant strain of PRRS virus which is believed to have resulted from the recombination of vaccine strains from two live PRRS vaccines which had both been used on the farm.’

The statement continued: ‘Further investigation is ongoing. Whilst waiting for further information the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has produced some advice for all users of live PRRS vaccines. The advice is contained in the last item in the EMA’s press release.’

The VMD is reminding users to report any cases of adverse reactions or suspected lack of efficacy involving these vaccines to the relevant marketing authorisation holder or direct to the VMD via its online reporting form.

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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.