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RCVS Fellows invited to stand for election
The Fellowship is seeking candidates who can bring fresh ideas to improve the output of the Board.

Elected candidates will help shape the direction of the board. 

RCVS Fellows are being invited to stand for election for two positions on the RCVS Fellowship Board.

The positions are Projects and Engagement Officer for the Board and Chair of the Fellowship Science Advisory Panel’s subgroup of the Board.

Elected candidates will be tasked with shaping the direction of the Board and will help lead the Fellowship’s ongoing work.

Dr Niall Connell FRCVS, Chair of the Fellowship Board, said: “The upcoming elections for Projects and Engagement Officer and Chair of the Fellowship Science Advisory Panel offer Fellows two excellent opportunities to join dedicated teams advancing veterinary standards.

“The Fellowship is seeking passionate candidates who can bring fresh ideas to improve output and broaden communication. Regardless of their current role or path to Fellowship, all Fellows are encouraged to apply and help promote knowledge sharing, champion impactful activities, and facilitate conversations on challenging issues.”

Fellows interested in standing for election will need to complete an online form, including a statement that outlines why they should be elected. More information is available on the RCVS website.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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Bluetongue RZ extended across Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.

From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.

Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.

As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.