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Pioneering veterinary surgeon to speak at RCVS Fellowship Day
Dr John (Iain) Glen has been announced as guest speaker for RCVS Fellowship Day 2019.
Pioneering veterinary surgeon and biomedical researcher Dr John (Iain) Glen has been announced as guest speaker for RCVS Fellowship Day 2019.

Dr Glen is the award-winning developer of propofol - one of the most commonly used anaesthetic drugs. During the event, Dr Glen will deliver a presentation reflecting on the development of the drug and his work at the AstraZeneca anaesthetics research team.

RCVS director of leadership and innovation Anthony Roberts, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dr Glen as our keynote speaker. He is a wonderful example of how veterinary knowledge, expertise and skill can not only benefit animals, but also have a wider application as well, in his case discovering a drug that has been used as an anaesthetic by millions worldwide.”

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'