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RCVS extends nomination deadline for honours and awards
Nominations can be made via the online webform, or a nomination form can be downloaded and emailed to l.bishop@rcvs.org.uk
Submissions will remain open until 28 January 2022. 

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has extended the deadline for nominations for the Honours and Awards to the end of January 2022.

Celebrating those in the veterinary and animal welfare community who have gone above-and-beyond the call of duty and made outstanding achievements, the awards are presented at Royal College Day in July 2022.

Anyone within the veterinary community and beyond will now have until 5pm on Friday 28 January to submit a nomination, and can do so using the online webform, available via this link, or downloading a nomination form and emailing the completed version to l.bishop@rcvs.org.uk.

The categories available for nominations are The Queen's Medal, The Veterinary Nursing Golden Jubilee Award, The RCVS International Award, The RCVS Impact Award, The RCVS Inspiration Award, Honorary Associateship, The RCVS Compassion Award and The RCVS Student Community Award. A full description of the criteria for each can be found on the RCVS website.

Winners will be chosen by the RCVS Officer Team and ratified by RCVS Council, and Veterinary Nurses Council when applicable.

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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.