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Nominations now open for RCVS and VN Councils 2021 elections
A temporary change to allow nominations to be submitted electronically this year is currently before the Privy Council for final approval.

Vets and VNs have until 31 January to put themselves forward

The RCVS has announced that veterinary surgeons and nurses can now put themselves forward as candidates for the 2021 RCVS council and VN council 2021 elections.

Potential council members will have until 5pm on Sunday 31 January 2021 to nominate themselves for the elections, which take place in spring 2021.

Eligibility criteria including FAQs, guidance notes and a new 'informal job description' to help candidates better understand their role and responsibilities can be found on the dedicated RCVS Council election webpage and the dedicated VN Council election webpage respectively.

As a result of ongoing postal problems across the UK the RCVS Council has agreed that nominations can now be submitted electronically this year. This temporary change is currently awaiting final approval from the Privy Council.

Prospective candidates for RCVS Council can contact RCVS president Dr Mandisa Greene on president@rcvs.org.uk for a casual discussion on the role of a council member. While, prospective VN Council candidates can contact VN Council chair Matthew Rendle on vncchair@rcvs.org.uk.

RCVS Council will hold a meeting before the nomination period ends on Thursday 21 January 2021 and potential members for both councils are invited to attend as observers. For more information please contact Dawn Wiggins, RCVS Council secretary, on d.wiggins@rcvs.org.uk

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.