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Rules tightened on cattle movement
Testing regime will also be changed

Ministers have announced a 'crackdown' on cattle movement in a bid to help prevent bovine TB spreading between cattle.

The new rules will come into force from 1st January 2013 and include alterations to the testing regime and cattle movement restrictions. The region where farms must be annually tested for TB has been extended to encompass ten new counties across England, and farmers who have had a case of TB in their farm will not be allowed to bring in new cattle until the rest of the herd has been tested and a vet has carried out an assessment. Farmers will also have only 30 days to move cattle that test negative for TB out of a TB breakdown farm.

Agriculture Minister David Heath said: "We need to stop the spread of bovine TB, which led to the slaughter of 26,000 cattle in 2011 alone. These strengthened measures, alongside our badger control policy and the ongoing development of vaccines, are about reducing risks from all possible sources of TB infection, to help control the disease and eventually eradicate it."

The announcement comes as the debate over the badger cull continues, with the issue due to be discussed in the House of Commons on Thursday 25th October. 

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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.