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RCVS to hold 'Question Time'
Meeting in Leeds to discuss issues

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding an 'RCVS Question Time' event at the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel on Thursday 8th March 2012. Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, Practice Managers and everyone with an interest in the issues of the profession are invited to either attend or send in questions to which they would like an answer.

The event will begin at 1pm with 45-minute 'surgeries' which are open to Practices accredited with or considering joining the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS). The evening will start with a buffet and drinks at 6.30pm, and the meeting itself will start at 7.15pm. No formal agenda will be set, as was the case with previous similar events in which topics of discussion included the new Draft Codes of Professional Conduct, the regulation of Veterinary Nurses and veterinary legislation. It is hoped that this structure (or lack thereof) will allow for greater flexibility and evolution in the ensuing debate.

The President of the RCVS Dr Jerry Davies will be attending, as will RCVS and VN Council members, and they will be able to explore pressing matters with those present. Those unable to attend in person are invited to send their questions in beforehand so that they can still be tackled at the meeting.

For further information or to book a place, please contact Fiona Harcourt (f.harcourt@rcvs.org.uk or 020 7202 0773). Questions those unable to attend in person would like asked should be emailed to the above address.

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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