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Endangered Przewalski's horses welcomed to Edinburgh Zoo
All three of the Przewalski's horses introduced to Edinburgh Zoo are three years old.

The small bachelor herd travelled to the zoo from Highland Wildlife Park. 

Three male Przewalski's horses have been introduced to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo.

The rare horses, originally native to the steppes of Central Asia, have an IUCN red list status of endangered, and are the last surviving subspecies of wild horse.

Arriving on Friday 27 August from Highland Wildlife Park, the horses will be seen by the public for the first time, and the public will have the opportunity to learn how Przewalski's horses were brought back after becoming extinct in the wild in the 1960s. 

Named Och, Tomor and Kumbish, the newest members of Edinburgh Zoo are reportedly settling in well. Jonathan Appleyard, hoofstock team leader at Edinburgh Zoo, commented on the new arrivals: “After arriving yesterday, our three new boys are settling in to their new home which is just beside our giraffes on the hilltop.

“It is really exciting to introduce our visitors to this amazing species and share the incredible story of Przewalski’s horses being brought back from extinction in the wild following the success of rewilding and reintroduction projects in their native Mongolia.

“This huge feat is directly attributable to the efforts of the zoo community and shows just how important a carefully managed captive population can be for safeguarding threatened wildlife around the world.”

Anyone hoping to visit the horses can find out more at https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/we-are-open

 

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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.