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Cats Protection announces 2022 behaviour conference
The conference will consider topics such as house soiling and overgrooming.
The annual conference will count as seven hours of CPD.

Cats Protection has announced its third annual online behavioural conference, taking place on Friday 2 September 2022.

Featuring seven hours of feline behavioural CPD for veterinary professionals, the theme for the conference is 'Happy cat, happy owner – purrfect problem solving'. 

Live sessions throughout the day will focus on key topics in feline behaviour, these will be; supporting owners with problem cats, overgrooming, meeting cat welfare across varied environments and teams, management of feline osteoarthritis, house soiling and confrontational behaviour. 

Each live presentation will have a question and answer session afterwards, and the event will also have a panel discussion on the latest research in feline behaviour. 

Speakers include Dr Anne McBride, Dr Sue Paterson, Dr Anna Ewers Clark, Dr Nathalie Dowgray, Anneleen Bru MSc CABC and Dr Sarah Heath. 

The conference is suitable for veterinary professionals and all those who work closely with cats, including rehoming centre teams, cat fosterers, behaviourists, groomers, cattery employees and students studying animal-based courses. 

Post-event, the online content will be available to access for six months. Interested parties can visit the Cats Protection website to find out more, and to register a place. 

Early bird ticket price is £40, and ticket price will go up to £60 after 30 June. 

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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.