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RVC president awarded Queen’s Medal by RCVS
The Queen's Medal is the highest honour that the RCVS can give to an individual veterinary surgeon.
Stuart Reid CBE is recognised for services to the sector.

Stuart Reid CBE, the president and principal of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded The Queen’s Medal for his services to the veterinary sector.

He was awarded the accolade by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as part of its 2024 Annual General Meeting and Awards Day.

The Queen’s Medal is the highest honour that the RCVS can give to an individual veterinary surgeon. Approved by Queen Elizabeth in 2013, it celebrates those with a highly distinguished career, with outstanding achievements throughout.

As well as leading the RVC, Prof Reid is a past-president and council member of the RCVS.

Prof Reid has led the RVC since 2011 which, for the past four years of his tenure, has topped the QS World University Subject Rankings for veterinary science. He has been recognised by the RCVS as a specialist in epidemiology, and by the European Board of Veterinary Specialists for veterinary public health.

In 2019, Prof Reid was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in the USA. He holds Fellowships at the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases in the USA, and the RCVS.

As president of RCVS, he implemented a new Royal Charter to recognise veterinary nurses as a fully regulated profession. He also launched a consultation which proposed veterinary surgeons are given the courtesy title of ‘Dr’ – a consultation approved by RCVS council.

He has also run the London Marathon, raising money for animal welfare and mental health charities.

Prof Reid said: “I am surprised and honoured at the award of the Queen’s Medal – and I recognise that, in greater part, it has been the roles I have been fortunate to occupy and the people with whom I have been privileged to work that have led to this; truly, there is no greater compliment than recognition by one’s peers.

“Having been present 10 years ago at Buckingham Palace when the first Medal was awarded to Des Thompson by the late Queen, it is particularly special to be the most recent recipient.”

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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone introduced across Wales

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 An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been introduced across Wales.

From 30 January, all bird keepers in Wales must implement strict biosecurity measures to protect poultry and captive birds. This includes a mandatory self-assessment checklist.

The Animal & Plant Health Agency has already introduced AIPZs in Scotland and England, with mandatory housing in some parts of England. The avian influenza interactive map reveals where restrictions are in place, with further information about Wales' AIPZ here. 

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Applications open for RCVS Fellowship

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened applications for veterinary surgeons to join the RCVS Fellowship.

The RCVS Fellowship is a learned society which works to advance veterinary standards and promote scientific excellence.

Veterinary surgeons can enter the RCVS Fellowship through three routes, each with different criteria. This enables people with a range of expertise and experience to join the society.

The routes are: Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice, Meritorious Contributions to Knowledge and Meritorious Contributions to the Profession.

Applicants must share a summary of their contributions to the profession, including examples of significant works produced throughout their career. The application will then be assessed by a panel of judges against a set of criteria.

Veterinary surgeons have until 4pm on Friday, 14 March to submit applications. More information, including requirements and guidance can be found here.