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Line up announced for 21st National Equine Forum
Event will be held during March next year in London

It has been announced that the 21st National Equine Forum will take place on Tuesday 5th March 2013 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, and will cover a vibrant range of equestrian topics.

The National Equine Forum is an impartial event and the only one of its kind to be held in the UK. Each year it brings together all sectors of the UK’s equestrian industry to listen to and debate the latest equestrian news, views and research. The 2013 programme should provide a diverse range of topics of interest to every aspect of the equestrian sector.

The line up for the event will bring together a panel of prestigious speakers with Ed Bracher, Chief Executive of Riding for the Disabled, opening the proceedings. Other speakers include The Right Honourable Owen Paterson, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs who is an experienced horseman, as well as experts from the USA and Ireland.

The Olympics and Paralympics will also be on the agenda. Hugh Robertson MP, the Minister for Sport, will give a general overview of London 2012.  This will be followed by an Olympic horse breeder/owner and a competitor talking about the thrills of the show jumping competition and an Olympic and a Paralympic dressage competitor discussing their outstanding experiences at the games.

In the final presentation of the day Pieter Brama DVM, PhD, Dipl. RNVA, Dipl. ECVS Professor of Veterinary Surgery at the University College Dublin, will discuss whether horses are ready to race as two-year-olds.

The National Equine Forum is organised by a committee of individuals reflecting various sectors of the equestrian industry and HRH The Princess Royal stands as its President.

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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.