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Funding boost for dairy cattle health research
The Hannah Dairy Research Foundation has awarded more than £59,000 in funding to studies focusing on dairy cattle health and welfare.

The projects will focus on mammary gland biology, mastitis and calf health and welfare.

Three research projects focusing on dairy cattle health and welfare have received more than £59,000 in funding from the Hannah Dairy Research Foundation (HDRF).

Conducted by the Moredun Research Institute, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) and the University of Glasgow, the projects will concentrate on mammary gland biology, mastitis and calf health and welfare.

The HDRF is a charity that aims to help researchers develop projects that are relevant to Scottish dairy farmers.

Professor Dave Roberts, chair of the HDRF, said of the funding: “We have increased the number of research grants we funded in the last 12 months as we are receiving high-quality research proposals. Each project also has clear plans to communicate the results to the dairy industry, and reports will be available on the HDRF website.”

The successful projects are as follows:

  • the development of ruminant mammary organoids to facilitate the study of mammary gland biology in vitro
  • the fungal milk microbiome of dairy cattle and its implications on mastitis
  • identifying critical control points for colostrum contamination and Mycoplasma prevalence in first milking colostrum from Scottish dairy herds.

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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.