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Baby Venus tried her first ever pumpkin.
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Chatter box BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. Chatter box

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One Health News
Veterinary antibiotic sales at record low, report shows
Veterinary antibiotic sales at record low, report shows

Figures show a 57 per cent decline over the past decade.
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RUMA CA&E sets National AMU Reduction Targets
RUMA CA&E sets National AMU Reduction Targets

These are the first ever antimicrobial usage targets for companion animals.
Vet associations share new position on spot-on treatments
Vet associations share new position on spot-on treatments

Policy addresses evidence of wastewater contamination.
RUMA launches 2025 Animal Medicines Amnesty
RUMA launches 2025 Animal Medicines Amnesty

Last year's campaign secured the return of 2,148 antibiotic tablets.
BVA welcomes mandatory B. canis testing
BVA welcomes mandatory B. canis testing

All commercial dog imports in Romania must be tested.
RVC collaboration could develop new heart disease treatments
RVC collaboration could develop new heart disease treatments

Research into organ platforms could reduce usage of animal testing.
New resource tackles 'carbon pawprints'
New resource tackles 'carbon pawprints'

The guide supports clients to reduce their pets' environmental impact.
Framework published to prevent vaccine shortages
Framework published to prevent vaccine shortages

A five-year plan will take a 'just-in-case' approach.
Feline eye cancer genes could reveal insights for humans
Feline eye cancer genes could reveal insights for humans

FDIM could have similarities to fatal human eye cancer.
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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
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