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RCVS formally recognises Dublin veterinary degree
"To receive RCVS accreditation is a great honour" - Dr Michael Dohertym UCD.

The full accreditation will last for seven years. 

The RCVS has formally accredited the veterinary degree at University College Dublin’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

Lasting seven years, the accreditation comes after a successful visit and subsequent report by the RCVS Primary Qualifications and Subcommittee and the Education Committee.

It means that UCD veterinary students, who graduate from 2021 onwards, will be automatically entitled to join the RCVS register. 

Preparations for the accreditation began in 2019, when the RCVS and the Veterinary Schools Council of Ireland signed a historic Mutual Recognition Agreement to facilitate the recognition of each others' veterinary degrees.

Congratulating UCD on its accreditation, Dr Linda Prescott-Clements, RCVS director of education, said: “Our visitation team found that the quality of the programme at Dublin, and how it prepares its graduates for life as practising vets, met the stringent standards we apply to all UK and international universities and we look forward to continuing to work with them over the coming years.”

Dr Michael Doherty, Dean and head of school at UCD, said: “To receive RCVS accreditation is a great honour, and the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine is delighted with the news, which has added historic significance.”

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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.