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Profession invited to pay tribute to Dr David Bartram
Dr David Bartram was an internationally renowned researcher on mental health issues.

An online book of remembrance will remain open until the end of the year.

An online Book of Remembrance has been opened in memory of veterinary surgeon and mental health advocate, Dr David Bartram.

A graduate of the Royal Veterinary College, Dr Bartrum spent three years in mixed, mainly farm animal, practice before moving into the pharmaceutical sector. 

During his career, David was actively involved in academic research in veterinary mental health and wellbeing.  In 2013, he was the recipient of BVA's Chiron Award for outstanding contributions to the profession.

An elected member of RCVS Council (2014-2018), Dr Bartram's research findings have been widely published and presented at conferences worldwide. His 2017 speech in the House of Commons about his own struggles with mental illness can be found at vetmindmatters.org

The RCVS commented: "It was with much sorrow that we learned recently of the death of veterinary surgeon and former RCVS Council member, Dr David Bartram.

"David was an elected member of Council from 2014-2018, during which time he was a founding member of the Mind Matters Initiative Taskforce.

"He was admitted to the RCVS Fellowship in 2010 and, as well as being a valued part of the Zoetis team, he was an internationally renowned researcher on mental health issues."

The memorial book will remain open until the end of the year, after which a printed copy will be shared with his family.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.