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RCVS announces Fellowship Board election results
The roles will be handed over on 11 November at the RCVS Fellowship Day.
Dr Chris Tufnell to become Chair.

The Fellows of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has voted for the new members of the Fellowship Board.

Responsible for governing the learned society, the Board must ensure that the Fellowship meets its aims.

Dr Chris Tufnell FRCVS has been elected as the Chair of the Board, while Professor Anna Meredith FRCVS has been elected as Chair of the Fellowship Science Advisory Panel, and Dr Emma Milne FRCVS has been elected as Fellowships Projects and Engagement officer. 

Professor John Innes, current Chair of the Fellowship Board, commented on the election results: “Congratulations to all three successful candidates who stood in the Fellowship Board elections this year. I very much look forward to working with them all, however briefly, and I am sure the rest of the Board share that sentiment. 

“I would like to thank all the candidates for standing for election; the Fellowship was fortunate to have the choice of excellent candidates.”

As Chair, Dr Tufnell will be responsible for leading the board. Professor Meredith will oversee the Fellowship Science Advisory Panel, which is responsible for providing scientific advice to the Fellowship and profession.

Dr Milne will oversee activities contributing to delivering the Fellowship's wider objectives. Heading up outreach activities will also be a key part of Dr Milne's position.

Professor Innes added: “It is certainly a very healthy sign that members of the Fellowship wish to volunteer to work to promote the Fellowship and what it stands for. 

“We had a 53% election turnout which is an encouraging level of engagement. Thank you to all who took the time to vote.”

Information on the Fellowship Board and Science Advisory Panel's role can be accessed on the RCVS website.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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NSA webinar explores sheep tailing and castration

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is to host a free webinar on the castration and tail docking of lambs.

The webinar, 'Understanding the tailing and castration consultation: A guide for sheep farmers', will be hosted online on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 7.30pm.

It comes during a government consultation into the methods used for these procedures. Farmers are encouraged to engage before the consultation period closes on Monday, 9 March 2026.

The webinar offers clear and actionable guidance to support farmers to contribute meaningfully to the consultation and prepare for potential changes.

On the panel will be former SVS president Kate Hovers, farmer and vet Ann Van Eetvelt and SRUC professor in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences Cathy Dwyer. Each panel member will utilise their own specialism and expertise to evaluate risks and outcomes to sheep farming.

Find out more about the webinar on the NSA website.