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Surprise as RCVS propose changes to VN Bye-laws
RCVS proposals to change VN Bye-laws without consultation come as a shock.

On the eve of BVNA Congress and with only one week until the VN Council meeting, it has come as a surprise for many veterinary professionals to learn that the RCVS plan to introduce significant changes, including VN Bye-laws, without any apparent formal consultation.

Veterinary nurse training has been at the forefront of many discussions and in a recent RCVS Institute for Employment Studies survey, VN training was found to be the highest cause for concern, second only to pay.

With this being such a contentious issue at present, it could be expected that any changes to VN Bye-laws would attract publicity and wider consultation. Instead it has almost appeared to have been privately submitted to VN Council.

The proposed changes include:

- Changes to VN Bye-laws
- The Criteria for approval of awarding institutions
- Adoption of Day One Skills list
- Adoption of NPL
- Enrolment Fee changes

The above proposals have been contained within a 93 page agenda for the members of the VN Council to review before their meeting next week and it is believed that the RCVS would like a decision by the end of the meeting. Giving members barely a week to digest such important matters before asking for a vote leads to concerns over due diligence and time restrictions.

Considering there has been little to no prior consultation period with the veterinary industry and the momentousness of the changes being proposed by the RCVS, many are questioning the motives behind it.

Unfortunately, actions like these carried out by the RCVS opens them to further scrutiny and allegations of a partisan attitude.

If you have any views on this, you can send them to editor@mrcvs.co.uk

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk