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CEO has big plans for RCVS
Promises a Royal College 'to be proud of'

New CEO of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), Nick Stace, has spoken of his intentions to drive reform at the Royal College to make it an organisation "we can all be proud of."

Speaking ahead of the RCVS council meeting held last Thursday [1st November], Mr Stace told the veterinary press that the RCVS is 'under-confident' and unclear about its 'mission in life' but that he has "the impression there is an appetite for change and I am confident I can carry out that change, especially after a very difficult time faced by the college."

Mr Stace outlined six main themes for the future, including better relationships between college staff and council, abetter connection with the profession and the public, and a move away from the current IT system.

He said: “I will be in the driving seat of reform for this organisation and I want you to please help me with that in every way you can. When I get it wrong please tell me so I have the opportunity to get it right.



“I want this organisation to be one we can all be proud of - one that’s on the front and not the back foot and promoting the interests of the profession in everything we do.”

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'