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RVC celebrates 225th birthday
The RVC is the oldest veterinary school in the English-speaking world.

Alumni invited back to attend programme of events

Past alumni gathered at the RVC over the weekend (15-16 October) to celebrate the College’s 225th birthday.

The RVC is the oldest veterinary school in the English-speaking world, and the creation of the College in 1791 marked the establishment of the veterinary profession in Britain.

Starting out as a horse infirmary with a handful of students, the RVC has become a world-class science-based institution, producing internationally renowned veterinarians and scientists.

To mark 225 years and celebrate the heritage of veterinary and scientific education, the RVC invited alumni back to attend a programme of events. These included a gala dinner on Saturday and an open day and campus tour on Sunday.

On Sunday, activities focused on the history of RVC with displays, talks and a film screening. Guests also took part in a ethical debate that related to the balance between business and welfare in all aspects of veterinary work.

“It is a great honour to lead the RVC, which has achieved so much over the centuries, within this era of so many exciting breakthroughs,” said RVC Principal Stuart Reid.

“The College has always looked beyond the horizon to make advancements in science and practice, for the benefit of patients and communities globally, yet it is crucial to also recognise the essential contributions of those who have gone before.”
 
Professor Reid added: “As we celebrate 225 years as a world-leading institution, we honour all who have worked and studied here through the centuries. Our current advances in knowledge are built on the efforts of all who have been part of the RVC through the centuries.” 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.