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New Award for Equine Diagnostic Imaging
EAVDI Alistair Nelson Award nominees sought

The European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (British and Irish Division) have set up a new award to promote the field of Equine Diagnostic Imaging. Founded in honour of the late Alistair Nelson (pictured), an expert in the field of Equine Diagnostic Imaging and pioneer of Standing Equine Computed Tomography whose death at 46 was felt keenly by the profession, the new Award will grant a sum of £150 to cover the travel and registration expenses of a veterinary surgeon attending a scientific congress to present a clinical research abstract in the field of equine diagnostic imaging.

To apply for the award, an abstract (Max. 400 words) and accompanying letter should be submitted to the Chair of EAVDI-BID by 31st March of the year of the presentation. One application is allowed per veterinary surgeon, and a surgeon may only receive the award on one occasion. If there are multiple applications for the award in a year, the EAVDI-BID committee will determine whether the fund will be awarded in total to a single candidate, or split between several. The candidates will be informed of the committee's decision by the end of May of that year. If there are no applications received by the 31st March, there will be no award that year.

Details on how to contact the Chair of the EAVDI-BID can be found 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.