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Back reform of ‘outdated’ veterinary legislation to support new Welsh graduate vets

16 Jul 2026

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First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth and Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability Llyr Gruffydd were among the high-profile guests who joined us at Ȥҹapp’s annual Welsh Dinner, held last night at Cardiff Castle.

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Top of the agenda at theÌýannual Welsh dinner was long overdueÌýreform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA), with Ȥҹapp President Rob Williams calling on Senedd Members and Welsh vets to support theÌýUK Government’s new White Paper, Our vision for a thriving veterinary sector.ÌýÌý

Whilst congratulating the first cohort of graduates fromÌýAberystwyth’s new Vet School,ÌýRob set out how legislative reform would changeÌýhowÌýveterinary servicesÌýareÌýdeliveredÌýin Wales and theÌýcriticalÌýrole it would play inÌýsupporting the future veterinary workforce inÌýthe nation – urging everyone to get behind the plans.ÌýÌý

Rob also took the opportunityÌýto highlight theÌýimportance of collaboration between the Welsh Government and the veterinary profession in Wales, particularly on issues such as biosecurity and disease prevention.ÌýRead Rob’s speech in full.ÌýÌý

A keyÌýpart of theÌýȤҹappÌýcommunity, the vets within our devolvedÌýbranchesÌýcontributeÌývitalÌýlocal knowledge andÌýexpertiseÌýtoÌýourÌýcampaigns and help us support our membersÌýin Wales andÌýacross the UK.Ìý

Find out more about the work of ourÌýWelsh branchÌýand how you can get involved.ÌýÌý

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