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RCVS: New Code of Conduct

The RCVS Council has approved a new draft Code of Professional Conduct for consultation.

Veterinary professionals are now urged to ensure that the content, format and presentation of the proposed new Code meets their current and future needs as well as those of the animal-owning public.

Based on the FVE (Federation of Vets of Europe), the new code will contain a lot less detail than the current Guide and focus on key principles in a way that the RCVS hope is more simplified . It will be supported by secondary guidance and advice.

There are also some new additions to the Code and these include compulsory PDP (Professional Development Phase), a clearer obligation to record CPD, the self-notification of criminal convictions and ensure assessment of outcomes with clinical governance.

The draft code is a marked change in style and format and incorporates a revised declaration, underlining the primary importance of animal health and welfare.

The new code will outline five overarching duties of veterinary surgeons that need to be maintained:

1)Professional competence
2)Honesty and integrity
3)Independence and impartiality
4)Client confidentiality and trust
5)Professional accountability

The views of veterinary professionals are critical when it comes to fundamental changes to existing protocols. We will be providing an opportunity to give feedback on the proposed new Code of Conduct with our survey, which will be available next week.

For more information on the new Code, click here.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.