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The article reports on the publication of the papers based on the Freedom of Information Act of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in Great Britain. The papers outline proposals to meet modern requirements to improve management of information. The papers would be available to Council members and non-council members of the relevant committee.

The article reports on the issue regarding the increase of retention fee as part of the budget plan for 2008 of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in Great Britain. The issue started when Roger Eddy of RCVS questioned the 5 percent recommended annual increase of retention fee. However, the Farm Animal Welfare Council agreed to increase the retention fees by only 3 percent.

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.

Reports that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon Trust will provide fund for a range of educational programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Great Britain. Amount of fund allocated to the program of residencies in production animal medicine, canine studies and other disciplines of veterinary medicine; Inclusion of a research program enabling veterinarians to explore and test innovative ideas for the advancement of veterinary science and animal welfare.

Comments on the Great Britain government's response to the report from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on the availability of veterinarians and veterinary services. Changes in the farming industry; Government's comment that payment to the services of veterinarians by clients is a private matter and it has no reason to intervene; Government's lack of interest on the viability of the veterinary practice; Role of veterinarians in animal health and welfare.

Reports on the Companion Animal Welfare Council's call for the introduction of regulation of animal welfare establishments in Great Britain. Concerns about perceived variations in the standards of animal welfare in such premises; Facilities covered by companion animal welfare establishments; Role of veterinarians in promoting animal welfare.

The article offers the author's perspectives as a young veterinarian about the many issues that may affect the future of the profession in Great Britain. The author is critical on issues such as the lack of jobs for graduates and the removal of veterinarians from creation of policy that may affect them. She stresses the need for professionals to demonstrate their values beyond the walls of the clinic amid the growing internal pressures such as food security and animal welfare protection.

In this article, the author discusses the issue concerning the impact of devolution on the management of animal health and welfare in Great Britain. It highlights the report of Calman Commission regarding devolutionary issues in Scotland such as devolved taxation. It says that the report also offers relevant recommendations on animal health. The author also talks about the topics to be discussed during the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress in Cardiff, Wales on September 24-26, 2009.

The article provides information on the regulations of Great Britain's Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) on animal welfare and veterinary welfare. It presents the 24-hour emergency coverage for animal care wherein the RCVS suggests that animals too need 24/7 care. According to the survey conducted by RCVS, more veterinary practitioners work outside the Working Time Regulations (WTRs), and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is already doing their job to clarify the issue.

The article explores the ethical issue on whether it should be mandatory for veterinary surgeons to report suspicions of animal abuse to the authorities in Great Britain. Animal law expert Ian Robertson believes making the reporting of animal abuse mandatory would eliminate any moral dilemmas. Bob Moore, president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, feels there is no need to make reporting mandatory. He claims veterinary surgeons are trusted to use their professional judgment.

The article presents a schedule of activities of the President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for the week ending February 24, 2007. BVA President will have a meeting with Julia Davenport and Claire Fraser of the British Veterinary Nursing Association. He will attend a committee meeting of the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation. Lastly, he will conduct briefing of the BVA honorary associates in the House of Lords.

The article presents the developments of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in Great Britain. The BVA President's activities on December 18, 2006-January 6, 2007 includes a meeting to discuss the hazardous waste regulations, and attending the Oxford Farming Conference. The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs is inviting comments on its draft entitled "Animal Welfare Delivery Tactics."

Calls for greater involvement among members of the British Veterinary Association as changes in the veterinary profession continue to present themselves in 2004. Discussions about a proposed Veterinary Surgeons Act; Publication of the Government's animal health and welfare and veterinary surveillance strategies; Growing diversity of the veterinary profession.