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Richard Stephenson's Council notes published
Inside view of RCVS Council

Richard Stephenson, one of the recently re-elected members of the RCVS Council, has made his notes of the last Council meeting available for all in the veterinary profession to read.

A rare chance to see an inside view of the Council, Mr Stephenson's notes are thorough. All thoughts and opinions are his own and he states of his notes that: "as always, these represent my impression of the meeting and are not intended as an unbiased 'minute'."

Mr Stephenson has made a habit of publishing his notes throughout his time spent serving on RCVS Council, in an effort to make the matters discussed at Council more transparent.

The issues which arose at the last Council meeting, which took place on the 7th June 2012, include the appointment of Nick Stace as the new CEO and the new board which will be set up to manage College affairs; the freezing of retention fees; and reports from the various committees  - including pertinent matters raised in the area of discipline.

To read Richard's report, click here.

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Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

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 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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Bluetongue RZ extended across Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.

From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.

Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.

As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.