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BVA invites members to join committees
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to issues that affect the veterinary community.

Applications will be accepted until 17 July 2023

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is inviting members to apply to join a number of its panels and committees.

The BVA has vacancies on its policy committee, ethics and welfare advisory panel, and branch councils for Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. All the positions are voluntary, and successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to issues that affect the veterinary community.

The positions are as follows:

  • Policy committee: BVA has three vacancies on its policy committee. Successful applicants will be chosen for their skills and experience in policy development, evidence gathering and research, decision making and problem solving.
  • Ethics and welfare advisory panel: There is one vacancy for an MRCVS member of the panel, who will be selected for their expertise in animal welfare science, ethics and/or law.
  • Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland branches: There are two vacancies on BVA’s Scottish Branch Council, two vacancies on Welsh Branch Council (including one recent graduate vacancy) and three vacancies on Northern Ireland Branch Council. Councillors will be selected for their willingness to advise on the consensus view of members on devolved and United Kingdom issues.

Applicants are welcomed from a range of different backgrounds, areas of interest and expertise. BVA says that it recognises the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and is committed to ensuring all members have equal opportunity to contribute to its work, including by making reasonable adjustments where needed.

Applications will be accepted until 17 July 2023 and will be assessed in August by BVA’s nominations and awards group.

Work undertaken for the positions counts towards members’ CPD.

BVA president Malcolm Morley said: “Being a part of a BVA committee is a highly rewarding opportunity to stand up and make a real difference to the future of our veterinary profession. You have the chance to advocate for issues vets feel most strongly about and will help drive forward important change. If you have passion and expertise, we want to hear from you today.”

To apply or to find out more about the positions, members should visit the BVA website.

 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.