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A Guinea's World Record!
Truffles in action
Previous record smashed by huge margin

The Guinness World Record for a long-jump by a Guinea Pig has been decisively smashed by a whole 10 centimetres. Chloe Macari, 13, read about the existing record of 20 centimetres in the Guinness Book of Records and enlisted the assistance of her pet Guinea Pig Truffles to better it.

After initial unofficial trials in which the record was broken with ease, Chloe contacted Guinness World Records to investigate the possibility of official recognition. Truffles, lured with a piece of cucumber revealed to be his favourite snack, then proceeded to jump a spectacular 30 centimetres in the presence of both official witnesses and rolling cameras.

Video evidence of this latest World Record has been released online, and at time of writing had far in excess of 100,000 hits on YouTube. Those wishing to see the record-breaking jump may find it here.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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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.