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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.

The article offers news briefs related to veterinarians in Great Britain. It announces that the Association of Greyhound Track Veterinarians (AGTV) was established which aims to address issues affecting the greyhound industry. The magazine expresses its gratitude to all reviewers of manuscripts found in its 2008 issue. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Trust is still accepting veterinary surgeons and nurses eligible for its grants for 2009 with deadline on January 21, 2009.

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 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 offers information on the activities of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Officer team for the week ending July 11, 2008. President J. D. Blayney attended a meeting of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Communications Working Party, which focuses on consent and communication issues. His other activities include being a guest at the Feline Advisory Bureau's "Golden Cat" Party and visiting the Veterinary Laboratories Agency.