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From the monthly archives: May 2016

We are pleased to present below all posts archived in 'May 2016'. If you still can't find what you are looking for, try using the search box.

Former BEVA President Tim Greet Retires From Rossdales

On 31st March 2016, Tim Greet retired as Managing Partner of Rossdales, as 1st April marked the start of a new chapter at the practice with the appointment of three new associate partners, Lewis Smith, Emily Haggett and Tom O’Keeffe. 

Deadline approaching for vets’ annual renewal fees

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is reminding veterinary surgeons that they need to complete their annual renewal for 2016-7 by the end of April. About 75% of veterinary surgeons have renewed their registrations so far.

Defra/AHT/BEVA Equine Quarterly Disease Surveillance Report 4Q 2015

We would again like to notify you of the availability of the latest Defra/AHT/BEVA equine quarterly disease surveillance report. The report covering the period October to December 2015 has been uploaded onto the AHT website and is accessible via the following addresshttp://www.aht.org.uk/skins/Default/pdfs/DEFRA_report_4Q_2015_0.pdf .

BEVA announces plans for UK’s first private, lecture-free vet college

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is delighted to announce a multi-million pound investment from a private benefactor to develop the first private veterinary college in the UK. This builds on BEVA’s international reputation for excellence in post-graduate education and quality assurance, through its CPD initiatives and world leading journals.

Amendments to the Rules of Racing – Cobalt and Shoes

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the details of two amendments to the Rules of Racing which come into effect from 2 April 2016.  

New fitness to practise guidance for student veterinary nurses published

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a guide for student veterinary nurses and providers of veterinary nursing education regarding fitness to practise issues.

Update on international scheduling of ketamine following the UN Commission

Ketamine was discussed at some length during the CND meeting. However, it was not included in the agenda for international control. The WHO’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) position was upheld - that ketamine is an essential medicine and should not be scheduled. China expressed disappointment with the ECDD recommendation against scheduling and stated that it still believed ketamine should be under international control. However, it concluded by saying that it concurs that the scheduling discussion should be postponed and again called for additional data.

Professor Stephen May elected RCVS Junior Vice-President for 2016-17

RCVS Council member and Former BEVA Council Member Professor Stephen May has been elected as the College’s Junior Vice-President for 2016-17 and will take up his role at this year’s RCVS Day on Friday 15 July, pending the outcome of this year’s RCVS Council election.

Applications now open to become a member of the RCVS Ethics Review Panel

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is now accepting applications from veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who wish to serve as members of the RCVS Ethics Review Panel (ERP).
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