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RCVS calls for award nominations

Recognising exceptional veterinary contributions

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is calling for nominations for its 2014 honours and awards rounds. The awards are presented annually to both veterinary surgeons and non-vets, of any age and experience, who have made an outstanding contribution to the veterinary sphere.


Nominations are open for two types of awards – honorary fellowships for RCVS-registered veterinary surgeons, and Honorary Associateships for non-veterinary surgeons. Both sets of awards will be presented at the annual RCVS award ceremony and AGM in London.


The college is keen for fellowship nominations to be cast widely, in order to offer recognition in veterinary achievements in fields such as science, education, industry and politics, as well as the traditional fields of academia and clinical practice. Nominees for this award no longer need to have been an RCVS member for 30 years, meaning that younger veterinary surgeons are also eligible for nomination.


The Honorary Associateships are intended to celebrate individuals who have contributed to the health and welfare of animals by working in fields related to the veterinary profession. This award covers a wide range of backgrounds, such as veterinary nurses, lecturers, farmers or conservationists.


Nick Stace, RCVS chief executive, said: “The veterinary profession has a lot of talented people who deserve to be recognised for the contribution they have made, whether in science and academia, or in politics and clinical practice.

"Everyone knows someone who is worthy of this kind of recognition and I urge you to take the next step and nominate them for an award."

Click here for details and to make a nomination. The closing date for nominations is September 13, 2013.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.