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WSAVA to hold diversity and inclusion webinar
Pictured: Dr Debbie Stoewen, qualified veterinary surgeon and social worker.

The webinar will consider the importance of DEI in the veterinary workplace. 

A free webinar on the benefits of achieving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary workplace will be held by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) later this month.

The webinar, entitled 'Creating a Culture of Belonging – a DEI Approach to Optimizing Team Performance in Veterinary Practice', will take place at 1.00pm GMT on Tuesday 22 February 2022.

DEI as an approach supports the representation and participation of diverse groups of people, including those of different genders, races and ethnicities, cultures, backgrounds, religions, ages, sexual orientations and abilities. 

The webinar will explore how organizations can enhance the performance of staff by recognising and embracing differences, and will discuss the importance of belonging and the role that 'workplace belonging' plays in improving performance. 

Dr Debbie Stoewen, member of the WSAVA's Professional Wellness Group (PWG), said: “Cultivating a culture of belonging in the workplace is a journey, not a destination. 

“It takes learning, commitment, patience, endurance, and tenacity. And it begins with you and your willingness to embrace the everyday actions you can take. The time is now.”

Dr Nienke Endenburg, Chair of the PWG, will present during the webinar, and will be joined by Dr Stoewen. The webinar will be moderated by PWG member Dr Elli Kalemtzaki. 

The webinar can be accessed here

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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.