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The article reports on Electoral Reform Services' (ERS) reassurance that the 2012 election of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council in Great Britain was fair. On May 15, RCVS said that the ballot papers were designed and printed by ERS, but were not distributed by the independent body. In a letter by ERS senior consultant Adrian Wilkes to RCVS on May 1, he explained several aspects of the election, including internet voting, postal votes, and the number of voters.

Information about several topics discussed during the council meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on November 2, 2006, in London, England is presented. Professor Neil Gorman aired concerns on the provision of a 24-hour emergency cover in remote areas and the mainland country. The drafted proposal on the new scheme of undergraduate clinical training was also discussed as well as the proposal on granting to members free access to Council papers.

The article presents the statements from the 12 candidates in the election of members to the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in Great Britain. John Bailey recognized the effect of RCVS decisions on the livelihoods, business costs, job satisfaction and patient care. Professor Neil Gorman identified the issues that need to be clarified by the College and the profession. INSET: Papers in this week's veterinary Record.

The article presents the ten candidates for election to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council for 2008. Four of the candidates are existing Council members and six new candidates are up for election. The candidates include Dr. Christopher Chesney, Dr. Bertie Ellis, and Mrs. Catherine Goldie.

Reports that the British Veterinary Association Council has been invited to contribute its comments on a paper that described the options being considered by the Food Standards Agency for the provision of veterinary services in meat plants. Issue of cost as the major factor in veterinary services provided to meat factories; Council members' comment that the existing pay for official veterinary surgeons was unsustainable.

The article focuses on the concerns of British Royal Council of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Advisory Committee (AC) members on the increasing lay tuberculosis (TB) testing and the use of Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) lay testers. RCVS Advisory Committee chairman Bob Moore says that TB testing is an act of diagnosis while Roger Eddy said that the Defra misled them about the pilot lay TB testing exercises. It also notes Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens who believes that the RCVS should discuss the issue with Defra.

Reports on the British Veterinary Association's identification of veterinary undergraduate education as an important area of policy development. Association's claim that the teaching of therapeutics is one of the areas of the veterinary curriculum that needs improvement; Areas that should be added to the existing curriculum according to practitioners.

Reports on the issue concerning the person responsible for the regulation of the new proposed Veterinary Surgeons Act in Great Britain. Regulatory power vested to the General Veterinary Council; Outlines of the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed law; Retention of responsibilities such as veterinary education, inspection of universities, postgraduate qualifications and awarding specialist status.

The article reports on British Veterinary Association (BVA) board chairman Brian Hoskin's introduction of a consultation paper which sought the views of divisions on various areas of BVA structure and management. Council members have indicated satisfaction with the way the BVA was performing under the changed structure.

The article offers information about the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in Great Britain. Activities attended by the association's president include the International Veterinary Officers Council meeting in South Africa, a meeting with Carol Black of the Royal College of Physicians, addressing the BVA's Scottish Dinner.

Reports that the development of proactive policy on the control of bovine tuberculosis (BT) had been identified as a priority for the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Association's discussion of what issues should be highlighted in the policy; Other veterinary associations collaborating with the BVA with regards to controlling BT.

Presents news brief concerning the British Veterinary Association in Great Britain. Membership; Internal audit group; Obituaries; Meetings.

The article refers to the developments in the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The BVA responded to the Environment and Rural Development Committee's call for evidence on the Animal Health and Welfare Bill. Peter Holmes, professor of veterinary physiology at the University of Glasgow, has become a member of the new Scottish Funding Council for Further and Higher Education. A tribute was given to veterinarian Philip George Francis who died.

Presents the awardees in the annual awards ceremony during the British Veterinary Association Congress on October 1, 2005 in London, England. Award receives by Mary Brancher; Contribution of Neil Gorman, educator on veterinary science; Recipient of William Hunting Award.

Reports on the British Veterinary Association's (BVA) discussion of draft principles of regulation for the veterinary profession. Key features of the document about the issue of regulation presented by the BVA; Need for the BVA to develop statements of its beliefs on professional regulation according to association members.

Introduces the new web site of British Veterinary Association in Great Britain. Provision of online access to all of the information published in the journal "The Veterinary Record"; Key features; Accessibility of the site.

Reports on the call of the Soil Association that British veterinary surgeons should undergo training to improve their understanding of organic livestock systems. Report called "Batteries not included" as basis of recommendations of the association; Issues of concern; Cost of veterinary visits.

The article offers news briefs about the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in Great Britain. RCVS agreed not to change the annual retention fee for members. The Veterinary Nursing Council had agreed to adopt a computer-based system for the veterinary nursing multiple choice examination. New members were admitted to the RCVS Council including Beverly Cottrell and Mark Elliott.

The article traces the history of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA was established in 1881 by veterinarian George Amos Banham, who was also appointed as the association's joint honorary secretary. The association held its first annual meeting in May 1882 in London, England and recorded approximately 220 veterinarian members by the end of 1882. The challenges experienced by the association are described, including its experiences and activities during the first world war.

The article presents news briefs concerning the Council of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) as of December 2006. There were concerns among Council members about the short notice given by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for consultation on the College's proposal to create a register. Two members of the board of directors of the BVA have offered themselves for re-election. The article also reports on the increase in the BVA's membership in 2006.

The article focuses on the meetings organized by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to help formulate a veterinary strategy for the best use of investment by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Great Britain, to increase uptake of farm health plans in England. David Catlow, president of BVA, said the meetings had been well attended and successful.

The article presents schedule of divisional events of several associations including the Association for Veterinary Teaching and Research Work, Southern Counties Veterinary Society, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Veterinary Society and the British Veterinary Poultry Association.

The article highlights several activities of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in Great Britain. The BVA will be attending a meeting of the BVA's Veterinary Policy Group. The association responded to a number of consulation including the use of powers under article of Council Regulation 338/97 to prohibit the keeping of certain species listed. The BVA submitted a response to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's consultation on the risks associated with the use of hormonal substances in food-producing animals.

Reports on the activities of the Veterinary Policy Group (VPG) of the British Veterinary Association. Group's attempt to produce an evidence base to identify medicines that might be reclassified under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations; Plan of the VPG to investigate the extent of the problems associated with the provision of farm animal veterinary services.

Provides information on the officers of the British Veterinary Association.

Focuses on members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council who will retire at the Annual General Meeting in 2005 and are eligible for re-election. J.V. Davies; P.J. Nute; M.F. Elliott; C.M. Ross; D. Harding; N.P. Swayne.

Reports on the request of the International Veterinary Student's Association on the help of veterinary surgeons to find placements for overseas students in Great Britain. Distribution of books made available through the British Veterinary Association Overseas Bookaid Scheme; Efforts made by veterinary students and practitioners to aid less developed countries; Contact information.

Reports on developments concerning the British Veterinary Association and its members as of April 3, 2004. Nomination of Freda Scott-Park for junior vice-president; Consideration of launching an initiative to help retain the interest in the Association of veterinarians in their 20s; Release of a progress report on the restructuring and development of the association.

Presents news briefs on the veterinary practice in Great Britain, current as of December 13, 2003. Horse passports; Veterinary medicines for minor uses and minor species; British Veterinary Association board members.

Reports on issues related to membership to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in Great Britain. Agreements for an increase in the membership fee; Creation of new registration regulations; Rates for the membership according to category.

Highlights the British Veterinary Association's electronic publishing activities. Availability of the full text of papers in the periodical 'The Veterinary Record' through a searchable international journals database; Publication of the 'Veterinary Nursing' journal on behalf of the British Veterinary Nursing Association; Free access to association members and subscribers to the journals.

Presents statements received from candidates in the 2005 election of members to the Council of Royal College Veterinary Surgeons in Great Britain. Accusation of the College for terminal political correctness; Appeal for change in the field of veterinary medicine; Contact details.

The article focuses on the views of veterinarian Debby Reynolds on veterinary surgeons priorities at the British Veterinary Association meeting in London on September 29, 2006. Reynolds states that veterinary surgeons should meet the changing needs of society and contribute to animal health and welfare. Veterinary surgeons should think about how animal health and welfare strategy can fit with the concept of one planet living in Great Britain.

The article highlights the meeting of the Council of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), held on December 14, 2005 in London. Matters discussed during the meeting includes: grasping the opportunity for a leading role for the veterinary profession in the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' farm health planning initiative, the effects of changes in the legislation of veterinary medicine, reinforcement of the territorial divisions of BVA and concern about the government's downgrading of government agency veterinary posts.

Reports on the debate between Andrew Cairns and James Allcock on the supply of veterinary medicines at the recent British Veterinary Association Congress in Great Britain. Role of Cairns as chairman of the Veterinary Pharmacists' Group of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society; Ownership of Allcock of a veterinary health care products business; Role of pharmacists in human health; Venture of some pharmacists into the animal health care business; Areas in which veterinary surgeons and pharmacists could cooperate to promote animal health care.

In 1924, seven veterinary surgeons attending a private dinner party at the Trocodero Restaurant, Piccadilly, London, discussed the idea of forming a `veterinary research club' for members of the profession `engaged wholly in research in connection with animal diseases'. Eighty-three years and 400 meetings later, the Veterinary Research Club continues to thrive, and remains true to its non-political origins, as two current members, Chris Schermbrucker and Noel Mowat, explain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on cases investigated by the Preliminary Investigation Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Complaints of misdiagnosis or inadequate treatment; Issues of communication and consent; Use of veterinary medical products; Poor standard of cleanliness and hygiene; Shortcomings in relation to x-ray procedures and equipment.

Reports on developments involving veterinary associations in Great Britain as of October 23, 2004. Activities of the British Veterinary Association; Candidates admitted to membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; Regional meetings to be hosted by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in November 2004.

Reports on the presentation of veterinary surgeon Carole Clark and outgoing president of the British Veterinary Nursing Association Dot Creighton in a debate on veterinary nursing practice at the recent British Veterinary Association Congress in Great Britain. Concern about the pay of veterinary nurses; Pointers identified by spekers for veterinary practices; Issue on the qualification of veterinary nurses.

Reports on the grant received by the Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC) from the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs over a three-year period from 2005. Launching of the CAWC in 1999 to meet the need for an independent advisory body for companion animal welfare; Call of the CAWC for evidence to support a report on the standards and codes of practice that exist to promote or protect the welfare of companion animals.

Discusses developments in the teaching of animal welfare in Great Britain. Role of the British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation; Impact of domestication; Availability of specific animal welfare courses; Importance of changing people's attitudes through education; Role of science, ethics and law.

Reflects on some of the activities of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) over the fiscal 2003. Practice Support Group's involvement in the transfer of the BSAVA Practice Standards to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and in the debate on veterinary nurse training; Handling of inquiries on the Veterinary Surgeons Act; Employment of Nicolette Thomas as professional fundraiser.

Describes a three-tier practice standards scheme for veterinary surgeons in Great Britain. Compliance with existing Royal College of Veterinary Service minimum standards; Small animal practices; British Veterinary Hospitals Association standards; Development of standards for different types of practices; Supporting role of the British Veterinary Association.

Announces the support of the World Society for the Protection of Animals and Compassion in World Farming on a report by the Farm Animal Welfare Council which recommends that the law should be changed to require animals to be stunned before slaughter. Urge on the British government to amend national legislation in order to require all animals to be stunned before slaughter.

Focuses on the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA). Adjustment to political pace; Welcoming of the government's response to a report published by BSAVA; Response to other recommendations relating to pharmacovigilance.

Presents a summary of the activities of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association in 2002 to 2003. Veterinary nursing training; Petsavers; Information technology investments; Kidney transplant in cats.

The article reports on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' (RCVS) plan to hold an election for six members to serve on RCVS Council for a period of four years from the Annual General Meeting in July 2009. It lists the current members of Council who will retire at the annual general meeting in 2009 and are eligible for re-election.

The article reports on the activities of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) as of July 2008. A joint BVA/SVA officers' meeting was held to discuss the further development of the relationship between the two organizations. The president and past-president attended the William Dick Memorial Lecture given by Bruce Vivash Jones.

The article highlights the activities of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Officer team in the week ending June 28, 2008. BVA President J.D. Blayney attended the New Zealand Veterinary Association's annual conference in Wellington. BVA past-president D.F. Catlow and president-elect N.J. Paull attended a Practice Standards Scheme meeting.

The article offers information about nominations and selection of recipients of the British Veterinary Association's (BVA) 2008 Dalrymple-Champneys Award. It is presented to a member of the BVA to mark and recognize work of outstanding merit that encourages the advancement of veterinary science. Information on nominations and applications is provided.