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RCVS to hold 'Question Time'
Meeting in Leeds to discuss issues

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding an 'RCVS Question Time' event at the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel on Thursday 8th March 2012. Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, Practice Managers and everyone with an interest in the issues of the profession are invited to either attend or send in questions to which they would like an answer.

The event will begin at 1pm with 45-minute 'surgeries' which are open to Practices accredited with or considering joining the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS). The evening will start with a buffet and drinks at 6.30pm, and the meeting itself will start at 7.15pm. No formal agenda will be set, as was the case with previous similar events in which topics of discussion included the new Draft Codes of Professional Conduct, the regulation of Veterinary Nurses and veterinary legislation. It is hoped that this structure (or lack thereof) will allow for greater flexibility and evolution in the ensuing debate.

The President of the RCVS Dr Jerry Davies will be attending, as will RCVS and VN Council members, and they will be able to explore pressing matters with those present. Those unable to attend in person are invited to send their questions in beforehand so that they can still be tackled at the meeting.

For further information or to book a place, please contact Fiona Harcourt (f.harcourt@rcvs.org.uk or 020 7202 0773). Questions those unable to attend in person would like asked should be emailed to the above address.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com