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Save the Frogs Day
Annual event spreads word about amphibians

Save the Frogs Day will be held globally on Saturday, April 27th, to raise awareness about the threats faced by frogs and other amphibian species.

Now in its fifth year, Save the Frogs – the charity behind the day – has a goal of 300 educational events across 50 countries to celebrate the species and spread the word about conservation.

The day is being supported by UK charity Froglife Trust, who will be hosting a special event at the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Garden in London.

Froglife's Dragon Finder Team will be running educational sessions throughout the afternoon that will explain why amphibians are so important and look at the reasons they are declining.

The team will also be doing crafts and pond dipping.

Save the Frogs Day was first introduced by US ecologist, Dr Kerry Kriger, of the Save the Frogs charity.

She said: "When we save the frogs, we're protecting all our wildlife, all our ecosystems and all humans."

According to the charity's website, almost 200 amphibian species have completely disappeared since 1979, as a result of climate change, habitat distraction, pesticide use, over-collection of frog legs and dissections, invasive species and infectious diseases.

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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.