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New advice for dairy farmers
The BCVA and other organisations has issued advice to dairy farmers, with the aim of preventing medicine residues in milk.
The BCVA and other organisations has issued advice to dairy farmers, with the aim of preventing medicine residues in milk.

Poster aimed to prevent medicine residues in milk

The British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) has work with several lead organisations to produce new advice for dairy farmers.

The BCVA, in association with The National Office of Animal Health, The Veterinary Residues Committee, Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture alliance, DairyCo, DairyUK, the National Farmers' Union, National Milk Records and National Milk Laboratories, has worked together to produced a poster guide for milk producers.

The poster entitled  “Best practice to prevent medicine residues in milk” is an updated version of the practical guide to avoiding milk antibiotic residues last produced in 2007.

It is in the process of being distributed to all registered dairy producers in Britain by the end of April and is accompanied by a postcard encouraging producers to “display the poster in a location that allows it to be used as a source of reference when treating milking cows with medicines”.

The poster is also available to download in pdf form from the websites of the endorsing organisations.

To enquire about acquiring further copies of the poster or the availability of the poster in other languages visit www.bcva.org.uk

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SPVS and FIVP launch VSA survey

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 SPVS and FIVP have collaborated to launch a short survey about the proposed reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

The survey will ensure that each organisation's submission accurately represents the experiences of practising veterinary professionals. It will also explore awareness, use and perceived value of the roles undertaken by the RCVS.

It takes around 5-10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. The survey can be completed here until Thursday, 19 March 2026. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.