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BVA seeks nominations for regional representatives
The BVA is looking for motivated individuals with an engaged interest in current issues affecting the profession.

Positions available across the United Kingdom

The BVA has announced that it is seeking nominations for five new regional representatives. The representatives will speak for vets from those regions and represent their views to BVA Council.

Positions are available in Scotland, North-West England, East of England, South-East of England and South West of England. All sectors of the veterinary profession are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be based in that geographical region, have time to gather members’ opinions and attend four Council meetings each year. Three of the meetings are at BVA's Mansfield Street office in London and one at BVA Members’ Day, which changes location each year.

BVA senior vice president, Gudrun Ravetz, said: “BVA regional representatives provide an essential link between our members across the UK and BVA’s policy and decision making at Council level. We need and welcome input from all corners of the country on how we run BVA and this wouldn’t be possible without the strong voices of the reps in the different regions.”

BVA West Midlands regional representative, Ally Anderson, added: “I am currently in the middle of my second term on BVA Council and I would encourage anyone who is considering taking part to put themselves forward for election.

"It is a fantastic chance to represent the views of your region and to help BVA members to get their voices heard. During my time as a regional representative, I have met a range of people from across the profession and had the opportunity to develop new skills.”

The term of the role is three years and the BVA is seeking motivated individuals with an engaged interest in the current issues affecting the profession.
For more information and details on how to apply, visit www.bva.co.uk/council/

 

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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.