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The final flourishes are being made to the programme for the 31st National Equine Forum (NEF23), to be held at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), London on Thursday 2nd March 2023, and it’s looking set to be an outstanding highlight for the equine sector. The stimulating programme, which will also be livestreamed, will deliver the NEF’s usual first-class mix of topics covering industry advancements in science, health, welfare and sport. An exceptional cast of speakers

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (CertAVN) recently reached a milestone, with the fifth provider for the qualification being formally accredited earlier this year. The CertAVN was launched by the RCVS in May 2019 as an advanced professional qualification allowing veterinary nurses at all stages of their career to develop their professional skills and knowledge in designated areas of the veterinary nursing profession. The CertAVN, which ca

The full programme has now been published for the upcoming Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) ‘Exploring Clinical Career Pathways for the Future’ event, which will seek input from members of the professions and other stakeholders on how to enhance and clarify career options for a range of veterinary surgeons, including Advanced Practitioners, general practitioners and specialists. The event, which is open to all members of the professions to attend, takes place on Wednesday

We are pleased to announce that the RVC’s Careers Fair will be held on Wednesday 8 February 2023 from 3pm – 6.30pm (set up from 2pm). Bookings are now open for this year’s RVC Careers Fair. This annual event is once again being hosted in our new Sports and Wellbeing Centre on our Hawkshead Campus. We expect over 350 of our final and penultimate year Vet and Vet Nursing Students to attend. To secure your space book online here. Further details will be provided following booki

Committee Chair Marie Rippingale gives an update on their recent meeting. This includes discussion of recent survey results and how they can use these to start new projects, new and exciting CPD courses for nurses and a project with the RCVS on schedule 3 delegation to EVNs.

The Equestrian Sports Committee met on Wednesday 23 November. Committee Chair Fran James has provided an update including recent discussions with the BHA, FEI and British Equestrian. The recent flu vaccination shortage was a main topic of conversation. The BHA has confirmed that the vaccination interval will be six monthly from January 2023. The Weatherby’s app was also discussed and going forwards relevant parties will receive twice daily reminder regarding confirmation of vaccination. W

• 20 revised whip rules/policies and supporting guidance to be initially introduced for Jump racing from 9 January 2023, in a four-week ‘bedding in’ period • Bedding-in period for jockeys to ride under new rules without being subject to new sanctions • Full implementation of new rules and penalties in Jump racing from 6 February • Bedding-in period in Flat racing on 27 February with full implementation from 27 March • Final proposals approved by the BHA B

On Friday 11 November, the RCVS welcomed new Fellows and board members at the first in-person Fellowship Day since 2019. The event, which took place at The Royal Institution in London, saw some 30 new Fellows formally welcomed to the Fellowship as well as those who gained their FRCVS titles back in 2020 and 2021. Hosted by outgoing Chair of the Fellowship Board, Professor John Innes FRCVS, the day also saw the official instatement of the new Chair of the Fellowship Board, BEVA Member Dr Chris Tu

This medicines update is provided by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and lists new active substance, new marketing authorisations and changes to authorisations most relevant to vets. New marketing authorisations TABLE 1: New marketing authorisations in October 2022 New Marketing Authorisations Product name and target species Active substance Authorisation Holder, territory, and distribution category Therapeutic group Food animals Xylexx 20 mg/ml solution for injection for cattle, ho