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New Award for Equine Diagnostic Imaging
EAVDI Alistair Nelson Award nominees sought

The European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (British and Irish Division) have set up a new award to promote the field of Equine Diagnostic Imaging. Founded in honour of the late Alistair Nelson (pictured), an expert in the field of Equine Diagnostic Imaging and pioneer of Standing Equine Computed Tomography whose death at 46 was felt keenly by the profession, the new Award will grant a sum of £150 to cover the travel and registration expenses of a veterinary surgeon attending a scientific congress to present a clinical research abstract in the field of equine diagnostic imaging.

To apply for the award, an abstract (Max. 400 words) and accompanying letter should be submitted to the Chair of EAVDI-BID by 31st March of the year of the presentation. One application is allowed per veterinary surgeon, and a surgeon may only receive the award on one occasion. If there are multiple applications for the award in a year, the EAVDI-BID committee will determine whether the fund will be awarded in total to a single candidate, or split between several. The candidates will be informed of the committee's decision by the end of May of that year. If there are no applications received by the 31st March, there will be no award that year.

Details on how to contact the Chair of the EAVDI-BID can be found here

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here

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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.