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Closure of RCVS Awarding Body Confirmed
Last month's VN Council
RCVS Council meeting confirms closure of awarding body.

At the council meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons yesterday, it was confirmed that the awarding body of the RCVS will be closed.

The proposal was made at the VN Council meeting on the 11th October that, pending agreement by the RCVS Council, the RCVS will cease to operate as an Awarding Body for veterinary nurse qualifications.

It is seen as a positive step by the RCVS to separate the regulatory side of its duties from that of a qualification provider. Separation of these functions is an Ofqual regulatory requirement to avoid conflicts of interest.

The RCVS Council meeting took place yesterday 3rd November 2011 in London, where it was confirmed that henceforth the RCVS awarding body for veterinary nursing qualifications will cease to exist.


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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk