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Richard Stephenson's Council notes published
An inside view of the latest RCVS Council meeting

Richard Stephenson, a longstanding member of RCVS Council, has made his notes of the last Council meeting, which took place on Thursday 1st November, available for the veterinary profession to read.

Mr Stephenson is keen to stress that his notes are not intended as an unbiased minute of the meeting, and that they "are my personal observations and no doubt emphasise those issues which interest me."

The latest Council meeting was the first with new RCVS CEO Nick Stace present, and he has already made a favourable impression on the veterinary profession with his determination to drive reform at the College. This good start seems to have extended to Council as well, with Mr Stephenson writing "most of what he said was music to my ears."

Other issues discussed include the budget, the ownership of Belgravia House, and Council and Committee matters.

To read Richard Stephenson's notes in full, click here.

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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.'