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New RCVS guidance on clinical and ethical judgements
The concept of CVR is not new, however, it is the first time that the RCVS has provided specific guidance on the area.
Guidance to cover RVP, CVR and ethics review.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced that it will publish new guidance to support the profession to make clinical and ethical judgements.

New guidance, which will replace Chapter 25 of the Supporting Guidance to the Code of Professional Conduct, will be introduced to empower veterinary surgeons to make judgements on routine veterinary practice (RVP) – formerly known as recognised veterinary practice – and clinical veterinary research (CVR).

Dr Melissa Donald, Chair of the Standards Committee and incoming RCVS president, said: “The revised guidance on RVP is an important development. 

“The process for reviewing the guidance has been thorough and involved input from academics and researchers throughout the veterinary industry.”  

Having been approved by the RCVS Standards Committee, the guidance will assist the profession in determining whether a procedure, series of procedures or study is RVP, CVR or is experimental, therefore requiring regulation from the Home Office under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act. 

Set to be published on 1 July, the guidance will also introduce an obligation to obtain ethics review for studies where consent would be obtain from the owner of an animal prior to being enrolled, or when consent of required for the use of previously collected data or samples. This will come into effect on 1 September 2022.

Dr Donald continued: “We hope that the guidance will inspire confidence in our veterinary colleagues at all levels to undertake treatment routes which develop veterinary knowledge as a whole, while still being for the benefit of the animal being treated.”

Alongside the guidance, the RCVS is providing comprehensive FAQs to provide extra guidance on areas such as informed consent, ethics review and CVR, among others.

When available from 1 July onwards, the new guidance will be available to read on the RCVS website. 

Any veterinary surgeons requiring advice or further information on RVP or CVR, and whether a proposed procedure would be covered under the guidance should contact advice@rcvs.org.uk for assistance.

Members of the profession can also contact ethics@rcvs.org.uk for further information relating to ethics review of proposed veterinary clinical research studies.

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

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.