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Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans

Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
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Chatter box 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. Chatter box

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VMD asserts safety of Leptospira vaccine

Statement follows reports of adverse events from vaccinated dogs.
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Biological 'quirk' linked to feline kidney disease
Biological 'quirk' linked to feline kidney disease

Researchers discover 'unusual' accumulation of fat in kidneys.
BVA and BSAVA call for 'contextualised' neutering
BVA and BSAVA call for 'contextualised' neutering

 Organisations move away from one-size-fits-all approach.
Treatment can improve pugs' PLE survival, study finds
Treatment can improve pugs' PLE survival, study finds

 Pugs with protein-losing enteropathy face early mortality rates.
RVC launches cat and dog hearing clinic
RVC launches cat and dog hearing clinic

 The clinic is delivered by a board-certified neurologist.
RSPCA crisis amid 'unprecedented' feline intake
RSPCA crisis amid 'unprecedented' feline intake

The charity saw a 72 per cent increase of cats in care.
Feline tumours share genetic similarities with human cancers
Feline tumours share genetic similarities with human cancers

The discovery could lead to new ways to prevent and treat the disease.
Drawer handles cause feline leg injuries, study finds
Drawer handles cause feline leg injuries, study finds

 Handles resulted in traumatic injuries to a joint in the ankle.
Charity appeal to return stowaway cat home
Charity appeal to return stowaway cat home

Matilda travelled from Barnsley to Wakefield under a car bonnet.
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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.
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