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Bobby on the Run!
Jamie Kerr (pictured above with dog Arnie) plans to run 191 miles in order to raise money for Dogs Trust.
A police officer from Glasgow has vowed to run an incredible eight marathons this year to raise money for the canine charity Dogs Trust.
 

His epic challenge started on Sunday 16th May and in five months dog lover Jamie Kerr, 22, will take part in a selection of Scottish half- and ultra-marathons, clocking up a whopping 191 miles.
 
Jamie Kerr explains: “I’ve been really sporty all my life but I’ve never set myself a challenge like this before. I own a 15-year-old Westie called Max who has the life of Riley with our family, but I know that not every dog is as lucky.
 
I already sponsor a dog at Dogs Trust Glasgow and really admire the charity for all their work looking after abandoned dogs, so I decided to pound the pavements for hounds!”
 
His race schedule is as follows:
16 May: Monklands Half Marathon
23 May: Edinburgh Marathon
17 July: Clydestride 40 Mile Ultramarathon
22 August: John Lucas Memorial 50 Mile Ultramarathon
5 September: Great Scottish Half Marathon
3 October: Loch Ness Marathon
10 October: Salomon Turbo X 10 Mile Race
17 October: Aviemore Half Marathon
 
If you would like to sponsor Jamie, please 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.