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Closure of RCVS Awarding Body Confirmed
Last month's VN Council
RCVS Council meeting confirms closure of awarding body.

At the council meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons yesterday, it was confirmed that the awarding body of the RCVS will be closed.

The proposal was made at the VN Council meeting on the 11th October that, pending agreement by the RCVS Council, the RCVS will cease to operate as an Awarding Body for veterinary nurse qualifications.

It is seen as a positive step by the RCVS to separate the regulatory side of its duties from that of a qualification provider. Separation of these functions is an Ofqual regulatory requirement to avoid conflicts of interest.

The RCVS Council meeting took place yesterday 3rd November 2011 in London, where it was confirmed that henceforth the RCVS awarding body for veterinary nursing qualifications will cease to exist.


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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."