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RCVS and VN Council candidates announced
Candidates announced for RCVS and VN Council election.

The elections will be held this spring.

Voting opens on Monday, 13 March for positions on the RCVS Council and the VN Council.

There are three positions available for the RCVS Council. Each position is held for four years.


The RCVS Council candidates are:

    •    Professor David Barrett FRCVS
    •    Linda Belton MRCVS
    •    Dr Martin Chamberlain MRCVS
    •    Daniel Doherty MRCVS
    •    James Gartside MRCVS
    •    Steven Howard MRCVS
    •    Tim Hutchinson MRCVS
    •    Dr Alice McLeish MRCVS
    •    Professor Chris Proudman FRCVS
    •    Dr Peter Robinson MRCVS


There are two positions available on the VN Council. Each position is held for three years.


The VN Council candidates are:

    •    Sarah Jane Batt-Williams RVN
    •    Heather Jane Mathieson Kirkness RVN
    •    Katherine Ann Mortimer RVN
    •    Matthew Edwin Rendle RVN
    •    Simon Peter Williams RVN


Candidates’ biographies and election statements are available to read on the RCVS website.

The election results will be published in early May and successful candidates for both councils will commence their terms at the college’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, 7 July 2023.

In preparation for the vote, members are being invited to send questions to candidates by Friday, 24 February. To submit questions, veterinary surgeons should email vetvote23@rcvs.org.uk and veterinary nurses should email vnvote23@rcvs.org.uk

Questions must be received by Friday, 24 February and the RCVS will only accept one question per person. Any questions that are deemed offensive, defamatory and inaccurate will not be sent to candidates.

Each candidate will then produce written replies to two questions of their choice, which will be available to read on their candidate profile webpage ahead of the election.

Voting will take place online between Monday 13 March and 5pm on Friday 21 April. All eligible members will either receive an email or letter with voting instructions.

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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.