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RCVS 'Under Care' consultation extended
Dr Melissa Donald.
Professionals now have until 26 September to submit their responses.

The RCVS has extended the deadline for responses to its consultation of proposed reforms of 'under care' and 24/7 emergency cover.

In an update on its website, the College said the consultation has been extended 'in view of current national events', referring to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the period of national mourning.

The consultation will now remain open until 5 pm on Monday, 26 September 2022.

Launched in July 2022, the Under Care consultation seeks to garner opinions from all veterinary professionals - including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students and the wider veterinary team - on the proposed reforms, as outlined on the RCVS website.

The consultation was given the green light at a meeting of RCVS Council on 6 July, during which members also voted for a separate consultation with the animal-owning public.

RCVS president Dr Melissa Donald, former chair of the Standards Committee, said the consultation “is a crucial opportunity for veterinary colleagues to tell us whether we have got the draft guidance right, whether the proposed safeguards are sufficient, and whether there is anything we might have missed or should amend.”

Professionals originally had until 5 pm on Monday, 12 September to submit their responses.

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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."