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New chairman for RVC appointed
RVC elect Lord Curry of Kirkharle

The Royal Veterinary College have appointed Lord Curry of Kirkharle as their new chairman, with his tenure due to commence from the 1st August 2012.

Lord Curry is both an experienced farmer and businessman; he was made a life peer in 2011 in recognition of his contribution to the development of agriculture and farming in the UK and founded the North Country Primestock in 1990, marketing prime cattle and sheep. He has gone on to establish many successful businesses and has held governance roles in both commercial companies and public sector bodies.

Lord Curry commented on his new role: "I am delighted to be appointed as Chairman of the RVC. It is a great honour to be involved with such a highly respected and influential institution which has a critical role within the veterinary profession. I am very much looking forward to taking up the role."

Principal at the RVC, Professor Stuart Reid, said: "We are delighted to welcome Lord Curry on board as our new Chairman. His drive to boost and improve farming in the UK is something which we, as a College, are also passionate about and I know that his experience of working in both the public and commercial sectors will bring great value to the College as a whole."

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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New guidance for antibiotic use in rabbits

New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).

The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.

For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.