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Canine masseuse to run marathon
Lizzie Harrison with Vinnie.
Credit: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Race to raise thousands for Battersea

This weekend, a dog massage therapist from Kent will be running the 26-mile Virgin London Marathon, in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

Lizzie Harrison aims to raise £2000 for the rescue centre by hosting sponsored walks and pub quiz nights. She says: "My fundraising and training was slightly delayed by last month's wintry weather but now I just want to get out there, have fun and raise as much money as possible for Battersea."

Lizzie says she started her mobile canine massage company, Healing Paws, because of her seven-year-old parson russell terrier, Vinnie.

"I chose to raise money for Battersea because, without my dog Vinnie, I would never have looked into canine massage and it has totally changed my life," says Lizzie.

"Running the race is my way of giving something back to all dogs, inside and outside the Home, so they can make a difference to someone's life, like Vinnie has to mine."

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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.