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.
VETERINARIANS, ANIMAL welfare, PUBLIC health, FOOD production
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The article focuses on the statement of Bill Reilly, president of British Veterinary Association (BVA), about the role of veterinarians to the public in London, England. He states that veterinarians play a vital role on the frontline of disease surveillance and control and in safeguarding the farming industry, food production and public health. He infers that promoting high standards of animal welfare was also an important part of the veterinary profession's public good functions.
The article announces the meeting of the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) which will be held at the RCVS Belgravia House in London, England on March 2, 2005.
The article announces the annual seminar of the Transport Animal and Welfare Studies Association titled "Effective Overseas Aid: The Potential for Involvement," which will be held at the Royal Veterinary College in London, England on February 22, 2005.