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Council members conflicted over registrable degrees
qualifications
The education committee recommended it be made responsible for registrable degrees.
Delegation to the education committee to be discussed in November

At its recent meeting on June 5, the RCVS Council were unable to agree on whether to delegate decisions on registrable degrees to the education committee.

In paragraph 20 of the council papers, the committee recommends that it be made “responsible for all decisions on the recognition of registrable degrees”.

Currently, this is a duty of the council and the committee can only make recommendations on changes to the approved statuses of degrees.

Council members were divided on the issue, with 17 in favour of delegating this power to the education committee, 11 against the proposal and and seven abstentions.

There was then some debate as to whether or not to count the abstentions and Richard Stephenson proposed that the matter be discussed at the next meeting with the papers.

Councillor Chris Gray said: “I sense there are a number of us feeling conflicted so I would support Mr Stephenson's suggestion that we bring the matter forward with papers.”

As a result, RCVS president Neil Smith agreed that a paper would be brought to the next council meeting in November. Meanwhile, the recommendation has been removed from the papers.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 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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BSAVA publishes fifth Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology

The BSAVA has published the fifth edition of its BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology.

The new edition has been reviewed and updated, including new developments in diagnostics, therapeutic approaches and clinical decision-making. It is structured to support clinicians through diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.

The guide features five new chapters covering acute myelopathies, chronic myelopathies, emergency protocols, neurotoxicology and neuro-oncology.

It also includes over 100 videos, including demonstrations of neurological examinations, clinical presentations and diagnostic procedures.

Nicola Lloyd, publishing manager, said: "Whether you're a general practitioner seeking practical guidance, or a specialist aiming to refine your expertise, this edition remains an indispensable reference for anyone involved in the care of neurologically compromised dogs and cats."