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NOAH updates COVID-19 Animal Health Industry Guideline
The guideline was developed to support animal health companies and their staff.

Guideline details measures to consider during national lockdown

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has updated its 'COVID-19 Animal Health Industry Guideline' following the latest national and local restrictions introduced throughout the UK.

The guideline has been developed to support animal health companies and their staff in following best practice guidance when planning and restructuring working activities around new and ongoing government restrictions.

It is reviewed every three months and aims to reassure the wider animal health community that NOAH member companies are following necessary precautions.

The most recent guideline details the measures which should be considered when developing company-specific practices during the current COVID-19 restrictions, including the national lockdown in place in England until 2 December. It includes guidance on social distancing, travel, PPE, meetings and field visits and biosecurity.

NOAH chief executive Dawn Howard said: “NOAH member companies, are following Government guidance, have adapted how they operate and have their own company-specific policies in place.

“This guideline reflects the areas they will have considered in drawing up their policies, and lets their staff and customers know that their safety and protection is paramount.

“We will keep our guideline under review, to reflect the ever-changing situation we find ourselves in.”

To read the newly updated 'COVID-19 Animal Health Industry Guideline' please visit the NOAH website.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.