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New Faces for BVA
Derek Williams - the new non-executive Chairman of the Board for the BVA
The BVA is pleased to announce Mr Derek Williams as the new non-executive Chairman of the Board and Mr Ted Chandler as Deputy Chairman, effective immediately.

The new Chairman and Deputy Chairman bring a strong combination of skills and knowledge to the table. Mr Williams has been a BVA Board member since 2008 and brings considerable talents and expertise in business, publishing and marketing. Mr Chandler has been a Board member since 2007 and is a former president of the BVA, providing significant veterinary input.

The BVA Board oversees the performance of the Association and is responsible for corporate and financial governance and for setting the BVA’s strategic direction. It consists of nine members, the three Officers of the BVA (President, Past-President and President-Elect), four Directors appointed by BVA Council and up to 2 non-veterinary Directors appointed by the Board. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman are elected by the Board.

Derek Williams commented: “I am honoured to be chosen as the next Chairman of the BVA and look forward to the challenges ahead. I want to help the BVA stay strong in these difficult economic times by reaching out to new members and seizing new opportunities. The BVA is already a very forward-thinking organisation and we will continue to support the needs of vets both now and in the future.”

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Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

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 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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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.