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IVC Evidensia reported to be planning £10bn London float
IVC Evidensia is one of Europe's largest veterinary care providers.
Veterinary group could enter the FTSE-100 index.

IVC Evidensia is set to launch a London float valued up to £10bn, according to media reports.

The float, expected to be unveiled in March, could reportedly see the Nestle-backed veterinary group enter the FTSE-100 index. According to Sky News, IVC has appointed Goldman Sachs and Jeffries to work on the listing. 

EQT, the Stockholm-based private equity firm which backs IVC, is also said to be assessing other options, such as a trade sale of the business or the private sale of a further stake to an external investor. 

IVC Evidensia is one of Europe's largest veterinary care providers, with a network of clinics, hospitals and out-of-hours centres spanning 11 countries. The group was formed in 2017 when Independent Vet Care merged with Evidensia, a Swedish-based firm also owned by EQT. 

IVC Evidensia entered into a partnership with Nestlé Purina PetCare in 2019. It currently has more than 19,000 employees.

IVC Evidensia has been contacted for comment.

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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.