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RCVS releases VetGDP animations
Resources aim to make programme understandable for graduates, practices and advisers.
New resources to aid understanding of the programme.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a series of short animated resources to help members of the professions to gain a better understanding of the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP).

Developed following a consultation with the UK veterinary professions, the programme must be completed by all veterinary graduates entering the profession for the first time, and provides workplace-based support to develop graduates' clinical and professional capabilities.

Both the veterinary graduates who undertake the programme, and those interested in becoming trained VetGDP advisers will need to understand the programme, how it works and what is required of them.

The College has created the short animations to provide guidance on the following areas:


Further questions about VetGDP can be sent to the RCVS Education team at vetgdp@rcvs.org.uk.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.