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Vote now for new BVA Council reps
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Elections underway for eight new council members

Voting is now underway to elect eight new regional representatives to the BVA Council. Set to continue over the next six weeks, voting will be taking place in four UK regions.

BVA members in London, Wales, the West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber will be able to vote for candidates. Where only a single candidate stands, they will be elected unopposed.

All winning candidates will take up their positions at the BVA Council meeting on April 16, adding their voices to debates on key veterinary issues.

BVA President, Robin Hargreaves, said: "Council is the key policy-making body at BVA and this year will see us tackle a number of significant veterinary topics, which we know are of utmost importance to our members.

"Our regional representatives play a vital role in ensuring that every member has the ability to feed in their views and ideas on issues such as welfare at slaughter, bovine TB, pet travel and new regulations on veterinary medicines."

Elected candidates will serve for a period of three years, and regional representatives are eligible to serve for two consecutive terms of three years.

All candidates are listed below:

East Midlands: James Russell
 
London: Stephen Barabas, Eleanor Brown
 
North East: Douglas Palmer
 
North West: Vacant
 
Northern Ireland: Seamus O'Kane
 
Wales: Ifan Lloyd, Tim Mainland
 
West Midlands: Alison Anderson, Adi Nell
 
Yorkshire and Humber: Brendan Clarke, Suzanne Moyes

Commenting on the list of candidates, Mr Hargreaves said: "We are delighted to have such a strong group of candidates keen to represent our members across the UK. You can get to know them better by visiting the regional forums to share your questions and opinions on issues in your area.

"I would encourage as many of you as possible to get involved in the selection of the candidate you would most like to see represent you at Council."

BVA members in regions where a vote is taking place will shortly receive a ballot paper in the post with instructions for voting online.

Candidate manifestos are available on the BVA website.
 

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.