On 1 July, new guidance for routine veterinary practice (‘RVP’), formerly known as recognised veterinary practice, will be introduced by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to empower the profession to make their own judgements about RVP and clinical veterinary research (‘CVR’). Following approval by the RCVS Standards Committee, the new guidance, which replaces Chapter 25 of the Supporting Guidance to the Code of Professional Conduct, will help the profession

The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) veterinary science and education investment programme has been increased to £2.6m from £2m in recognition of the importance of this key area for the sport and for the benefit of the Thoroughbred. For 2022 the new activity, which is listed below, supported includes: • 5 Major Research Projects • 6 Small Research Projects • 5 Scholarships • 1 Equine Post-Doctoral Fellowship • 2 Infectious Disease Surveillance Programmes

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) have published a joint report with recommendations on how support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) veterinary students can be improved, as well as a template guidance document on accommodating religious clothing and beliefs in veterinary education and clinical settings. The Report was published on Thursday 23 June 2022 and is the culmination of the work of a joint RCVS and VSC BAME Student Support