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Closure of RCVS Awarding Body Confirmed
Last month's VN Council
RCVS Council meeting confirms closure of awarding body.

At the council meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons yesterday, it was confirmed that the awarding body of the RCVS will be closed.

The proposal was made at the VN Council meeting on the 11th October that, pending agreement by the RCVS Council, the RCVS will cease to operate as an Awarding Body for veterinary nurse qualifications.

It is seen as a positive step by the RCVS to separate the regulatory side of its duties from that of a qualification provider. Separation of these functions is an Ofqual regulatory requirement to avoid conflicts of interest.

The RCVS Council meeting took place yesterday 3rd November 2011 in London, where it was confirmed that henceforth the RCVS awarding body for veterinary nursing qualifications will cease to exist.


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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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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'