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'Time for major reform,'says election hopeful
Tom Lonsdale
Tom Lonsdale
Tom Lonsdale feels trust could be greatly improved 

Tom Lonsdale, a veterinary surgeon from Australia , has long campaigned against processed pet food and instead supports the idea of diet based on raw meaty bones.

Speaking to MRCVS, Tom said: "After 19 years of standing for election I remain hopeful that the profession will open its eyes to the reality we've been living a lie for too long: carnivore food is best understood as food and medicine combined.   

"The junk food pet industry has usurped our integrity and authority with disastrous consequences for pets, pet owners and the wider community."

Tom believes there is much scope for improvement between the College and members of the profession. "Regulation of the profession is variously incompetent and corrupt," he said.

"The 'Science' so-called is variously incompetent and corrupt. Band aid solutions can never work. Time for major reform across all functions of veterinary education, regulation, science and practice."

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.