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RCVS Knowledge announces new award categories
The new categories celebrate achievements across the profession demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine.
Awards to recognise canine cruciate outcomes and AMR stewardship.

RCVS Knowledge has announced two new categories for its 2023 awards, the Canine Cruciate Outcomes Awards and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Awards.

Celebrating individuals and teams with initiatives which advance the quality of veterinary care and demonstrate commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine, the new awards are now open for applications.

Also open for applications are RCVS Knowledge's existing Awards, the Veterinary Evidence Student Awards and the Quality Improvement (QI) Awards.

“I am pleased to see the expansion of our award categories, which highlights the professions increasing commitment to an evidence-based approach to veterinary medicine as well as continuous improvement,” said RCVS Knowledge executive director Chris Gush.

Open to any veterinary surgeons or teams who are using the Canine Cruciate Registry (CCR), the Canine Cruciate Outcome Awards will recognise those implementing Quality Improvement initiatives alongside the CCR.

The Antimicrobial Stewardship Awards will showcase practical examples where individuals and teams are improving antimicrobial prescribing. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they have used the RCVS Knowledge AMR resources to make improvements. Divided into farm animal, equine and companion animal categories, the awards are open to anybody working within the veterinary industry.

Chris Gush continued: “Our awards showcase excellence within the professions, and we look forward to receiving applications from veterinary professionals, teams and students from both the UK and abroad.”

All four award categories are open for applications now, and will close on 13 January 2023. For more information on the awards and how to apply, visit the RCVS Knowledge website.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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VMD issues guidance on AVM-GSL packaging

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has shared advice on its requirements for medicines considered AVM-GSL.

The guidance explains the information that should be on the outer package, and sets out the typical maximum pack size for an AVM-GSL product. It also describes the user-friendly language, structure and phrases required on packaging and product leaflets.

AVM-GSL products do not require discussion between the purchaser and a veterinary professional. This means that clear product information is needed to support sales choices.

The information will be useful for submitting new products to the AVM-GSL category and lowering the distribution category of products from NFA-VPS to AVM-GSL.

The VMD's guidance can be accessed here.