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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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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.