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RCVS Honours & Awards open for nominations
Dr Abdul-Jalil Mohammadzai, one of the recipients of the 2019 RCVS International Award, with the then RCVS President Amanda Boag.

Nominations for the 2020 RCVS Honours & Awards are now open. The awards celebrate the achievements of veterinary professionals and laypeople who do extraordinary work to benefit animal health and welfare, the veterinary professions and public health.

This year the College is seeking nominations for all six of its awards, which will presented at Royal College Day 2020. The awards include The Queen’s Medal, The Veterinary Nursing Golden Jubilee Award, the RCVS International Award, the RCVS Impact Award, the RCVS Inspiration Award, and Honorary Associateship.

To make a nomination, visit rcvs.org.uk/honours and click on the link for the specific award. The deadline for nominations is Friday, 10 January 2020.

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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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.