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WSAVA webinar on optimising antimicrobial use
Dr Luca Guardabassi, co-chair of the WSAVA Therapeutics Guidelines Group.

Speakers include Dr Luca Guardabassi, co-chair of the WSAVA Therapeutics Guidelines Group.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association's Therapeutic Guidelines Group (TGG) is to host a free webinar for vets on 'how to optimise your antibiotic use'.

Taking place during this year's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November), the webinar aims to support members in the effective and responsible use of antibiotics. Speakers include:

Dr Luca Guardabassi - TGG co-chair and professor of One Health AMR at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark -  who will explore why some MRSP infections can be treated successfully with cephalexin. 

Dr Anette Loeffler - associate professor of veterinary dermatology at the Royal Veterinary College - who will deliver a session entitled ‘Canine superficial pyoderma: Yes, topical antibacterial therapy can work on its own!’ 

Dr Lisbeth Rem Jessen - associate professor of companion animal internal medicine at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark - will discuss canine acute diarrhea and when antibiotic treatment is needed.

Dr Fergus Allerto - European veterinary specialist in small animal internal medicine, Willows Veterinary Centre - who will explore stewardship initiatives to engage the missing stakeholder (the pet owner).

The webinar takes place at 11.00 am UTC on Wednesday, 23 November, moderated by TGG member Dr Stephen Page, director of advanced veterinary therapeutics, Sydney, Australia.

For further information and to register your place, click 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.