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'Having a satisfying career is important for mental health'
Cheryl Scudamore
“It’s important to get involved in the profession if you want to make change happen”.

Council candidate shares her hopes for the future of the RCVS

There’s a view among some veterinary professionals that there are too many academics and people with vested interests on the RCVS Council. But Professor Cheryl Scudamore, who is standing for RCVS Council this year, believes that it is up to others from the profession to stand for election so that a more diverse range of voices can be heard.

“It’s important to get involved in the profession if you want to make change happen,” she tells VetCommunity.

“I have played an active role across many areas of veterinary pathology but feel that there are common issues that affect everyone in the profession that the RCVS should address.”

To read our full interview with Professor Scudamore visit vetcommunity.com.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk