Mental health researchers being encouraged to apply for 2023 Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant, set up in memory of vet, RCVS councillor and mental health campaigner.
Members voted overwhelmingly to support the proposed changes at a meeting today (19 January), though a separate discussion will now consider when they should come into force.
With RCVS council due to vote on controversial “under care” guidance tomorrow (19 January), the BVA has urged the college to put its plans on hold ahead of an anticipated review of medicines rules.
Revised proposals have tightened requirements around the provision of physical examination as college officials argued their plans offer a “more robust framework” for the professions.
The Progressive Veterinary Association has added its voice to existing concerns, fearing the risk of animals being wrongly diagnosed or given inappropriate treatment will increase.
More than 350 cats are known to have died in the 2021 outbreak – and RVC researchers hope findings from two papers will make a similar future pancytopenia spate less likely.