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KC Breed Rescue Conference applauded
Overwhelmingly positive feedback for breed rescue event

The inaugural conference of the Kennel Club's breed rescue organisations has been warmly applauded by both delegates and organisers. The one day conference, which was held on May 3rd 2012 at the Kennel Club Building in Stoneleigh Park and attracted 200 delegates, saw a number of speakers make well-received presentations on:

  • Fundraising in the field of animal welfare.
  • The tailor-made rehoming programme being run by the Blue Cross.
  • KCBR organisation's legal responsibilities and dog law.
  • The usefulness of social networking and how this can be harnessed to improve the web presence of dog rescue organisations.
  • Possible benefits for KCBR organisations from the Petlog microchipping and reunification database.
  • The actions of Support Adoption for Pets, a Pets at Home charity.
  • The subject of legacy marketing.

Commenting, Chairman of the Kennel Club Charitable Trust Mike Townsend said "I would like to thank the many people who came from KCBR organisations around the country for taking the time away from the great work that they do, and hope that they each left with some good ideas about how to continue to make a difference for purebred dogs in need of a home in the future...
I would particularly like to thank the speakers for their time and effort in sharing the knowledge that they have, and for the work that they each put in to come up with such interesting and well-prepared presentations on a variety of topics."

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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.