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Kennel Club to offer Respiratory Function Grading at Crufts
This is the first time that The Kennel Club will be offering free Respiratory Function Grading Scheme assessments to brachycephalic breeds at the show.
The assessments are open to French bulldog, bulldog and pug exhibitors. 

The Kennel Club is offering free Respiratory Function Grading Scheme assessments for bulldog, French bulldog and pug exhibitors at Crufts for the first time.

These assessments will be available on Saturday, 12 March, and bookings will not be taken in advance. Any exhibitors wishing to secure an assessment can do so by speaking to the assessors, or visiting The Kennel Club stand. 

Alongside the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme assessments, The Kennel Club is also offering free eye testing to all exhibitors.

Booked on a first-come first-served basis, the eye testing sessions have been funded jointly by The Kennel Club and British Veterinary Association (BVA), there will be 60 eye testing appointments per day.

Exhibitors are encouraged to book by emailing health@thekennelclub.org.uk with the following details, the name of the owner, the registered name of the dog, registration number, microchip number, preferred time slot (am or pm), and mobile telephone number. 

Crufts show manager Vanessa McAlpine commented on the testing: “By screening breeding stock, breeders can use the information to eliminate or reduce the frequency of eye disease or breathing issues being passed on to puppies. 

“We are expecting a huge uptake for this offer.” 

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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.