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Nominations open for BSAVA Awards 2024
There are eight categories open for nominations.
Chance for vets and vet nurses to celebrate colleagues.

The 2024 BSAVA Awards have opened for nominations, with the organisers encouraging veterinary professionals to nominate colleagues and peers who are making outstanding contributions to small animal veterinary care.

Nominations can be made online for the following eight awards:
  • The Amoroso Award – For outstanding contributions to undergraduate teaching of small animal studies (preclinical or clinical)
  • The Simon Award – For contributions to the advancement of small animal surgery by a veterinary surgeon
  • The Woodrow Award – For contributions to the advancement of small animal medicine by a qualified veterinarian
  • The J.A. Wight Memorial Award – For a veterinary surgeon who has made outstanding contributions to the welfare of companion animals
  • The Blaine Award – For outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal science by a veterinary surgeon
  • The Bourgelat Award – For outstanding international contributions to the field of small animal practice or science by a veterinary surgeon
  • The Ray Butcher Award – BSAVA’s ‘unsung hero’ award for an individual who has made significant contribution to animal welfare in the community
  • The Bruce Vivash Jones Veterinary Nurse Award – For outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal veterinary nursing.
It is not necessary to be a BSAVA member to nominate a veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse, nor does the nominated person need to be a member. Nominations are open until 25 September.

The awards will be presented at BSAVA Congress 2024, which is due to be held at Manchester Central Convention Complex from 21-23 March 2024.

Krista Arnold, BSAVA honorary secretary, said: “I encourage everyone to make a nomination of as many peers and colleagues as possible! The awards are our way of saying thank you and to recognise others’ skills and commitment to small animal welfare. We hope you will join us in celebrating those who have made a real difference to our profession.”


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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.