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Horse Owners Get Help With Laminitis
HorseWorld is inviting horse owners to attend a practical one-day event on Saturday 24th April which aims to teach them how to recognise and manage Laminitis. 

The Bristol-based equine welfare charity has put together a day that combines the expertise of guest speakers with practical sessions where delegates will have hands-on experience with horses and ponies that are suffering from laminitis.

Presentations will address the causes of Laminitis, ways that the condition can be treated and the role of nutrition. Practical sessions will help horse owners to understand the link between Laminitis and equine obesity with guidance on learning to score their horse’s body condition and to use a weight tape to monitor and maintain an appropriate weight.

HorseWorld’s Equine Welfare Officer, Mari Davies said: “HorseWorld strongly believes in educating horse owners in responsible horse ownership and providing support wherever we can. Laminitis can be a painful and crippling condition but it can be managed effectively with the right treatment. We hope that this event will go some way to improving the quality of life for horses and ponies that have Laminitis and that it will equally train horse owners to act when they see the warning signs to prevent their horse from developing the condition”.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.