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London Zoo's gorillas get Halloween pumpkin treat

Baby Venus tried her first ever pumpkin.
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Chatter box The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk Chatter box

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Equine News
Tributes paid to Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE
Tributes paid to Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE

The elephant expert and conservationist has died aged 83.
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Many South African penguins 'starved to death', study finds
Many South African penguins 'starved to death', study finds

Populations reduced by 95 per cent in eight years.
Vets collaborate for giraffe's dental examination
Vets collaborate for giraffe's dental examination

 Edinburgh Zoo's giraffe had unusual swelling on its face.
Major zoos announce cryobanking collaboration
Major zoos announce cryobanking collaboration

 The alliance will focus on sharing best practices and expertise.
Farmland birds declining in England, RSPB reveals
Farmland birds declining in England, RSPB reveals

 The charity calls on the government to better support farmers tackling declines.
EEHV vaccine for Asian elephants has trial breakthrough
EEHV vaccine for Asian elephants has trial breakthrough

The vaccine could save the lives of young elephants.
Tributes paid to conservationist Jane Goodall
Tributes paid to conservationist Jane Goodall

The animal rights campaigner has died at the age of 91.
RZSS criticises Defra transfer 'red tape'
RZSS criticises Defra transfer 'red tape'

 Legislation has restricted vital conservation efforts.
Developments made with grey squirrel contraception
Developments made with grey squirrel contraception

Grey squirrels pose a threat to endangered red squirrels.
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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
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