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Voting for RCVS elections underway
RCVS and VN Council seats contested

Elections for seats on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council and VN Council have begun and all RCVS members eligible to do so are reminded to cast their vote without delay. Votes may be cast online, by post, or by text no later than 5pm on Friday 27th April 2012.

There are fourteen candidates standing for six places on the RCVS Council while there are notably less for the VN Council: only three candidates are contesting two places.

That the contest for seats on the RCVS Council has attracted so many candidates indicates a greater interest in the governance of the RCVS, although the same cannot be said for the VN Council.

All contact details, biographies and candidate manifestos are available from the RCVS website. Each candidate will also be interviewed by MRCVS.co.uk and the responses published early next week.

The candidates for the RCVS Council are as follows:

  • Mr Christopher Barker BVSc MLitt CertVR MRCVS

  • Ms Amanda Boag VetMB MA DipACVIM MRCVS

  • Dr Robert ‘Bertie’ Ellis BVSc PhD MRCVS

  • Mr Edward Gillams BVSc MRCVS

  • Mrs Catherine Goldie BVSc MVM CertVR MRCVS

  • Mr Charles Gruchy VetMB MA MRCVS

  • Mr Christopher House BVetMed MRCVS

  • Dr Barry Johnson BVSc DVSc (h.c.) MRCVS

  • Mr Thomas Lonsdale BVetMed MRCVS

  • Mr David Mason BVetMed MRCVS

  • Prof Stephen May VetMB MA PhD DEO DVR DipECVS FRCVS

  • Dr Jonathan Ruben BVM&S PhD MRCVS

  • Mr Richard Stephenson BVMS CertVR CertEP MRCVS
  • Dr Christopher ‘Kit’ Sturgess MA VetMB PhD CertVR CertVC DSAM MRCVS

The candidates for the VN Council are as follows:
  • Mrs Elizabeth Figg REVN
  • Mrs Katherine Kissick RVN
  • Mr Philippe Ramboaniaina RVN

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.