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RCVS reveals this year’s election candidates
Voting is expected to open on Monday, 11 March.

Seventeen vets and vet nurses are standing.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced details of the candidates standing in the upcoming elections for RCVS Council and VN Council.

There are 14 candidates standing for the three available positions on RCVS Council:

  • David Barrett
  • Sinéad Bennett
  • Mark Bowen
  • Richard Brown
  • Paddy Gordon
  • Gerard Henry
  • Peter Higgins
  • Zara Kennedy
  • Thomas Lonsdale
  • Penelope Morgan
  • Kate Richards
  • Richard Sanderson
  • Sally Schroeder
  • Lara Wilson

Biographies and election statements for each of the candidates can be read on the RCVS Council election website.

Three candidates are in the running for the two available places on VN Council:

  • Susan Howarth
  • Stuart Bobby Miller
  • Kirsty Young

Biographies and election statements for each of these candidates can be read on the VN Council election website.

Pending government approval of an amendment to the Election Scheme, the voting period is expected to begin on Monday, 11 March.

In preparation, members of the professions are invited to send questions for the candidates to answer. Veterinary surgeons can submit a question for the RCVS Council candidates by emailing vetvote24@rcvs.org.uk and veterinary nurses can submit a question for the VN Council candidates by emailing vnvote24@rcvs.org.uk by 29 February.

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Vetlife nominated for campaign award

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 Vetlife has been shortlisted for the Association of Charity Organisations (ACO) Campaign of the Year Award 2024.

The nomination recognises its campaigning to raise awareness of neurodiversity within the profession and produce resources for individuals and workplaces. Vetlife's campaign has included talks, lived experience blogs, and an awareness video.

Kirstie Pickles, Vetlife trustee and project lead, said: "I am thrilled and delighted that the Vetlife neurodiversity awareness campaign has been shortlisted for the ACO Campaign of the Year Award 2024"

The winner will be announced 12 September 2024. 

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Northern Ireland chief vet warns of bluetongue risk

Following the detection of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in England, Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant and source animals responsibly.

Brian Dooher said: "This confirmation in England is a stark reminder of the threat bluetongue presents to Northern Ireland.Whilst this finding in Norfolk is disappointing it is not unexpected giving the rising level of disease across several countries in Europe. Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety, however an incursion to Northern Ireland would have a significant impact on livestock and the rural economy.

"I would like to remind all farmers of the importance of sourcing animals responsibly and ask that they maintain vigilance for signs of the disease reporting any suspicions to DAERA immediately."

Suspected cases of BTV-3 in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.