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RCVS invites profession to attend virtual AGM
The event will see Kate Richards formally approved as RCVS president for 2021-22.

Royal College Day take place on Friday, 9 July

Vets and veterinary nurses are being invited to attend the 2021 Royal College Day - the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the RCVS.

The virtual event takes place on Friday 9 July at 10 am, with members of the professions being able to watch the proceedings live online. 

RCVS president Mandisa Greene will formally welcome the newly-elected RCVS and VN Council members, as well as bid farewell to retiring members of both Councils.

Following this, Kate Richards will be formally approved as president for 2021-22, Melissa Donald as junior vice president, Mandisa Greene as senior vice president and Niall Connell as treasurer.

The event will also see the formal adoption by RCVS Council of the Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2020, which will be published ahead of the AGM.

Vets and vet nurses are being invited to submit any questions about this report to Deborah Rowlanes at d.rowlanes@rcvs.org.uk by Friday, 2 July 2021.
 
Royal College Day will close with an address from Kate Richards as the newly invested RCVS President. The RCVS Awards Ceremony is scheduled to take place later in the year.

Those wishing to attend the AGM can register on the RCVS website.

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."