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Association of Dogs and Cats Homes elects Giles Webber as new chair
"I feel immensely honoured to have been chosen by our members to be ADCH chair." Giles Webber (pictured).

CEO will continue to provide support for rescue centres during pandemic.

Giles Webber, chief executive of Birmingham Dogs Home, has been elected as the new chair of the umbrella group for UK-based animal rescue and rehoming groups, the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH).

Having been in his role at Birmingham Dog's Home since 2017, Mr Webber has led supported two dedicated teams working across Birmingham and Wolverhampton  to care for over 2,000 homeless dogs every year.

The 129-year-old charity also played a key role, alongside (ADCH), during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting as a central hub to distribute food pallets nationwide so that charities could continue to provide essential care for dogs and cats in need.

Mr Webber said: “I feel immensely honoured to have been chosen by our members to be ADCH chair and hugely privileged to be in this role at such a critical time in our sector’s history.

“Our members make ADCH the organisation that it is, and I believe that by working together for dogs and cats in the way that we do, the positive impact that we have will be ever greater.”

Mr Webber has been a trustee of ADCH for several years. He takes over chairmanship from Claire Horton CBE, who was also CEO for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for 11 years.

In this new role, Mr Webber will continue to promote best practice in animal welfare for dogs and cats, supporting animal welfare organisations and rescue centres across the UK.

Image (c) Birmingham Dogs Home.

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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.