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RCVS and VN Council elections open
Vote now for veterinary council candidates

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council and Veterinary Nurse (VN) Council elections for 2013 are now underway.

All vet surgeons and VNs eligible to vote have been sent ballot papers and details on each candidate, aiding them in making an informed decision over future representatives for their profession.

This year, there are 13 candidates running for six seats on the RCVS Council and four candidates running for two seats on the VN Council.

Jerry Davies, Chris Gray, Peter Jinman, Chris Tufnell and Bradley Viner are each running for a successive year on the RCVS Council, with Andrea Jeffrey hoping to secure her place as a long-standing member of the VN Council.

Votes for either council may be cast either online, by text message or by post, and must be received by 5pm on Friday, April 26. Further details on how to vote are available on the ballot papers or via the RCVS website.

The RCVS's registrar, Gordon Hockey, said: "At a time when the college is experiencing a period of significant change, it's more important that ever that the councils have the right personnel to help steer us along the path to becoming a first-rate regulator.

"The annual council elections represent a key opportunity for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to ensure this happens."

Click here for further information about the RCVS Council elections, and here for the VN Council elections.

For replacement RCVS or VN Council ballot papers, contact Ian Holloway via email or 020 7202 0727 and Annette Amato via email or 020 7202 0713 respectively.

The elections are being administered by Electoral Reform Services.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.