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BEVA introduces Nurse Committee
Pictured: Marie Rippingale REVN.
New initiative to amplify VN voices on equine issues.

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has announced the introduction of a Nurse Committee to guide BEVA on issues important to veterinary nurses.

Chaired by Marie Rippingale REVN, the committee is made up of nine members, who will ensure that BEVA considers all equine veterinary issues from a nursing perspective. 

Nurse Committee will be highlighted as a new initiative at BEVA Congress, which takes place from 7 – 10 September 2022 at the ACC in Liverpool.

At Congress, members of the Nurse Committee will be in the BEVA Members Lounge on the Friday. This time will be used to talk to equine veterinary nurses in attendance to discover more about the issues affecting them, and their thoughts on topics, in order to prioritise the committee's key focuses. 

Marie Rippingale, Chair of the Equine Nurse Committee, said: “I am delighted that BEVA has put together an Equine Nurses Committee and given equine nurses a voice.

 “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to identify and address current issues, as well as to establish a clear path to push this profession forwards.

“As a committee we are excited to get out and speak to other equine nurses and use the feedback to inform our focus and direction.”

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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.