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Voting to commence for BVA Council elections
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“I encourage members in Scotland, the South-West and North-West to vote.”

Vote now for regional representatives

The British Veterinary Association have announced that they will be holding online elections to fill three vacancies on BVA Council from January 19.

BVA members can vote for their regional representatives in Scotland and the South-West and North-West regions. In the East of England and the South-East, the current post-holders will be elected unopposed for a second term.

Regional representatives gather and represent the view of their fellow members as part of the BVA's policy-making process.

BVA's president John Blackwell said: "As the overarching policy-making body the success of BVA Council depends in large part on the excellent work of our regional representatives who collate their colleagues’ views. They ensure that every BVA member can feed in their views and ideas on the key animal welfare topics and issues affecting the profession.

“I encourage members in Scotland, the South-West and North-West to vote.”

The election process will be run by the Electoral Reform Services on behalf of BVA and all members within a region will be elible to vote.

In addition to the BVA Council Elections, the RCVS has announced that nominations are open for the 2015 RCVS Council and RCVS VN Council elections.

Candidate information, detailed guidance notes and nomination forms are available to download from http://www.rcvs.org.uk/about-us/vn-council/vn-council-elections/nominations-2015/ (VN Council) and http://www.rcvs.org.uk/about-us/rcvs-council/council-elections/nominations-2015/ (RCVS Council).

Nominations for the RVCS Council and the VN Council Elections will run until 31 January 2015.

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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.