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Information about several papers discussed at a meeting hosted by the British regulatory body for veterinary surgeons Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council that was held on March 3, 2016 is presented. Topics include guidance on renal transplantation in cats, governance reform of the RCVS and non-compliance with continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. The meeting featured speaker David Catlow, chairman of RCVS Standards Committee.

In this article the author discusses the paper that proposes how to update the regulation of the veterinary profession made by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Legislation Group. He is critical of the paper as just a way to cover the mess identified by the Great Britain's Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee by discussing developments in human professions' regulation. The role of the government on the concerns of veterinary profession is also investigated.

The article discusses the highlights of the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine (EBVM) Network skills day which was organized by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Knowledge group in 2015. These include talks from Rachel Dean, a clinical associate professor in feline medicine, on some typical marketing material received by veterinary practice in Great Britain, and Tim Mair of the Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic on the difficulty of appraising published research papers.

The article offers information on the establishment of a new Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA) working party. The working party is set to review the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) current package for proposals for the establishment of a new Act to ensure that it is committed to the measures that it needs. It also states that Stephen May supported the concept of a new working party, while Bob Moore also introduced a paper on the subject.

Information about several papers discussed at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) meeting held on June 27, 2007 in London, England is presented. The convention discusses the insurance matters and the completion of sufficient continuing professional development (CPD). It gives the veterinary nurses the opportunity to ask questions the about the new statutory register of veterinary nurses.

The article reports on the proposed restructuring of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) fellowship into a learned society in Great Britain. Fellowship Working Party chairman Gary England introduced a paper for proposed consultation on the fellowship. It also notes that issues which involve staffing cost and annual fees would be improved whenever the proposal is supported.

This section offers news briefs on issues of concern to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in Great Britain. The latest Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing theory examination results have shown an improvement, with 90 percent passing Paper 1. RCVS will have a stand in the foyer area during the British Veterinary Nursing Association's Congress. RCVS has carried out a Code of Professional Conduct audit for veterinary nurses.

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.

The article reports on the draft social media strategy of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) which was described in a paper introduced by Lynne Hill. It states that the draft strategy recommended the integration of social media activities into the communications work of the college. It mentions the approval of the RCVS Council for the exploration of social media's use by the communications team of the college.

The article offers news briefs related to Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council in Great Britain. The Council approved new protocols for the dispatch of papers and minutes relating to committee and working group meetings. The RCVS Council president announces that 10 nominations had been received for 2010 elections to RCVS Council. The RCVS Council president announces that Tony Lawrence and Martin Shirley are the recipients of the honorary associateships of the RCVS.

The article offers information about the elections of candidates to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council (RCVS) and the Veterinary Nurses Council in Great Britain. The Council is composed of 40 members and 24 are directly elected who will serve for a term of four years. The elections is under the Electoral Reform Services and eligible voters receive ballot papers containing instructions on how to vote.

Information about the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council meeting held at the Belgravia House, London, England on March 5, 2009 is presented. Jerry Davies, chairman of the RCVS presented a paper regarding their mission statement. Richard Stephenson talked about the need for the College to focus on animal welfare. On the other hand, Peter Jinman mentioned that RCVS must be selective regarding the high-level issues and give more emphasis on it.

The article reports on the paper proposing changes to the Guide to Professional Conduct introduced by the Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in Great Britain. It states that the Council voted to accept the proposed changes, and it will be incorporated into the hard copy of the 2009 Guide. It says that among the changes accepted was an amendment to govern the operation of the RCVS Register of Veterinary Practice Premises.

The article reports that the meeting of the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be held at the RCVS at 62-64 Horseferry Road in London, England on December 11, 2007. The hearings will be conducted in public and subject to limitations of space. The paper provides contact information for interested parties.

The article provides information on the guidelines for the election of members of Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in England. This election is intended for six members who will serve on RCVS council for four years and will take effect during its annual meeting. Information about the nomination form, voting papers and the election process had been provided.

The article reports on the proposal of Bob Partridge, a newly elected member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council (RCVS) in Great Britain, to regard all papers of the Council as open to members of the RCVS. Partridge also suggested that existing advice to Council members on the confidentiality of such documents should be revoked in the interest of furthering a wider discussion of college business among veterinarians. He said that full reasons for confidentiality should be given.

The article provides information that prompts members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) who were not able to cast their votes in the election of members of RCVS Council. Members are reminded that no later than April 28, 2006, voting papers must be received by Electoral Reform Ballot Services in London, England.

The article presents news briefs related to veterinary medicine in Great Britain. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon response to a consultation paper on badger culling and bovine tuberculosis was considered and approved. It was suggested that the degree awarded by the college should continue to be accepted for registration purposes. The veterinary degrees awarded by the University of Sydney and University of Queensland should be subject to satisfactory monitoring.