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Glasgow Vet School celebrates 150 years
New book and exhibition to mark 150th anniversary

The University of Glasgow's School of Veterinary Medicine is to celebrate its 150th anniversary with the launch of a new book and a special exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

The new book, entitled Glasgow Veterinary School 1862 – 2012, takes a detailed look at the history of the school and its groundbreaking research and clinical development, complete with a wide range of pictures from the school’s archives.  

Visitors to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will also be able to take a trip through the school’s history and get up close to some fascinating objects illustrating the development of veterinary medicine.

Glasgow Veterinary School has been at the forefront of veterinary medicine for decades and has led pioneering research such as the creation of the first lungworm vaccine for cattle, and the first treatment to protect cows and ewes from mineral deficiencies.

Dr Philippa Yam, Director of External Affairs at the School of Veterinary Medicine said: “We’re thrilled to be publishing the definitive history of the vet school in the year of our 150th anniversary. The book is a wonderful testament to the achievements of the school and the pictures give a vivid impression of how both veterinary medicine and the city of Glasgow has changed in over the last century and a half.

“We’re also grateful to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum for joining us in our celebrations. We’re very proud of our history so the opportunity to involve visitors at Scotland’s most visited tourist attraction in our story is very welcome.

“I’d encourage anyone with an interest in animals and veterinary medicine to come along and find out more about how Glasgow has contributed to the field over the last 150 years.”

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."