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RCVS & VN Council Elections: The Results

The votes have been counted and verified and the results are now in!

All six successful RCVS Council candidates have served on Council before and there is one existing member returning for VN Council, whilst two new VN members have been elected.

The results of both elections are as follows:

RCVS Council - Elected Candidates

1)Sheila Crispin with 2,281 votes
2)Sandy Trees with 2,247 votes
3)Bob Moore with 1,890 votes
4)Mark Elliott with 1,821 votes
5)Lynne Hill with 1,711 votes
6)Beverley Cottrell with 1,604 votes

VN Council - Elected Candidates

1)Elizabeth Branscombe with 430 votes
2)Elizabeth Cox with 335 votes
3)Tanya Caley with 332 votes

Congratulations go to everyone who stood for council and we wish the successful candidates all the best.

With the total number of RCVS voters standing at 3,887 and VN voters at 723, the turnout for this year's elections were lower when compared to previous years.

RCVS Registrar Jane Hern said: "It's certainly disappointing that the turnout has dropped so much this year. It is unclear whether this is due to lack of time, lack of awareness or lack of interest."

If you didn't vote this year, why not let us know the reasons behind it. You can email us at editor@mrcvs.co.uk

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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.