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Dr Kamalan Jeevaratnam awarded RCVS Fellowship
Pictured: Dr Kamalan Jeevaratnam.

“The award recognises Dr Jeevaratnam’s outstanding research in the field of cardiac physiology.”

Dr Kamalan Jeevaratnam, Head of Department of Veterinary Pre-clinical Sciences at the University of Surrey, has been awarded an RCVS Fellowship.

Given the honour for his “meritorious contributions to knowledge,” Dr Jeevaratnam is one of only 38 surgeons to join the RCVS Fellowship in 2021. 

Commenting on his honour, Dr Jeevaratnam said: “As a clinician scientist, the Fellowship to me is a recognition of the knowledge in cardiology built over more than 10 years with the support of some amazing collaborators and colleagues around the world. 

“The One Health and interdisciplinary nature of what we do as a team continues to inspire me and I hope to continue this work. 

“I am looking forward to establishing more collaborations locally and international to continue my learning in hope that we can make further contributions in the field of veterinary and human cardiology.”

Professor Chris Proudman, Head of Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine added: “I am delighted that Dr Jeevaratnam has been named as one of a small number of veterinary surgeons to be awarded Fellowship of the RCVS. 

“The award recognises Dr Jeevaratnam’s outstanding research in the field of cardiac physiology, work that makes important contributions to both human and animal health. 

“As a successful Malaysian veterinary graduate now working in the UK, this award also recognises Dr Jeevaratnam’s leadership of diversity within the veterinary profession.”

Dr Jeevaratnam, along with the other veterinary surgeons awarded the honour, will be formally welcomed to the RCVS Fellowship in an online ceremony on 7 October.

 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

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Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.