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AHT vets to take on 100-mile cycle challenge
The AHT team includes (left to right) Andrew Simmonds, CEO, Dr Mark Vaudin, Andrea Wilkinson, Dr Cathryn Mellersh, Maire O’Brien, and Dr Richard Newton.

Funds raised will help to buy a new MRI machine

A team of scientists, vets and supporters of the Animal Health Trust (AHT) are set to cycle 100 miles to help raise money and awareness for new equipment.

The 16-strong team are gearing themselves up for the PrudentialRideLondon-Surrey cycle challenge, which takes place on Sunday, 30 July.

Money raised from the event will be put towards one of AHT’s biggest ever fundraising appeals: to raise £400,000 to buy a new MRI machine.

“We deliver over 1,000 MRI scans a year, so it’s a very important piece of kit and it’s time to upgrade our current machine, commented CEO Dr Mark Vaudin, who will be taking part in the challenge.

“If we’re able to hit our £75,000 target towards the MRI appeal it will be an incredible way to mark our 75th anniversary and help make all the gruelling hours and miles of training worthwhile.”

Starting from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, the cyclists will follow the iconic Olympic Box Hill Cycling route, so the challenge is no mean feat!

In addition to Dr Vaudin, the team includes Dr Richard Newton, director of epidemiology and disease surveillance, and Dr Cathryn Mellersh, head of canine genetics research.

The challenge is one of many events the AHT are participating in as part of its 75th anniversary year.

To support the AHT cycling team, visit: www.bit.ly/AHTridelondon

Image (C) AHT

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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.