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Royal College publishes 2021 Annual Report
RCVS members are invited to send any questions about the report in advance of the College's AGM.

The report outlines how the RCVS met its strategic objectives in 2021.

The RCVS has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2021.

Released ahead of the College's Annual General Meeting (8 July), the report outlines how the RCVS met its strategic objectives in 2021 and
highlights a number of key accomplishments.

The publication also contains a report from RCVS Knowledge, a report on the College's financial management policies, the report of the independent auditor responsible for signing off the Annual Report, and the College’s financial statements. 

Members of the RCVS, as well as veterinary nurses, are invited to send in any questions they may have about the report in advance of the AGM. Questions should be sent to Deborah Rowlanes, RCVS Events Manager, at d.rowlanes@rcvs.org.uk no later than 5 pm on Tuesday, 5 July. 

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First BTV-3 case of 2026/27 season confirmed

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 Livestock keepers are being urged to stay vigilant for Bluetongue (BTV-3) following confirmation of the disease in a ewe. The case, confirmed in Staffordshire on 23 June 2026, represents the first confirmed case of infection this summer.

The APHA said: 'The risk of Bluetongue spreading has increased so we urge all livestock keepers in GB to familiarise themselves with the nation specific bluetongue control policies and movement requirements that currently apply.'  

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.