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Animal Welfare Heroes Honoured at RSPCA Honours
From wildlife heroes and branch volunteers to an undercover reporter who infiltrated the world of organised dog fighting, the RSPCA Honours 2010 celebrate the extraordinary work of people dedicated to improving animal welfare.

The awards were presented at a special ceremony at the RSPCA’s headquarters in Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex.

Winners include:
  • Trevor Williams, The Fox Project, Pembury, Kent – Elsie MJ Evans Bronze Award
Trevor has dedicated 30 years of his life to the welfare of foxes and formed the Fox Project which now has four ambulance drivers, three admin staff, 100 volunteers and 40 satellite convalescence and rehabilitation sites
  • Reverend Professor Andrew Linzey, Oxford – Lord Erskine Silver Award
Andrew has pioneered a pro-animal attitude in the Church of England and organised a conference that focused on the links between cruelty to animals and violence to humans
  • Demi and Georgia Stevens, Bonymaen, Swansea – Charlotte Wright Award
Demi and Georgia volunteer at the RSPCA’s animal centre in Llys Nini, Wales. They feed and groom cats and help socialise them. They and their family also foster some of the cats until they have homes to go to
  • Steve Ibinson, Newtonabbey, Northern Ireland – Richard Martin Gold Award
The late Steve, an undercover reporter, was key to a hugely successful RSPCA Special Operations Unit operation. He spent 18 months infiltrating the horrific world of organised dog fighting, leading to the RSPCA’s successful prosecution of nine individuals, five of whom were sent to prison

RSPCA chief executive Mark Watts said: “The work carried out by the RSPCA could not be done without the goodwill of the nation and the dedication of the people here today. It’s vital we recognise them and celebrate their efforts and achievements.”

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'