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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Professional Organizations

    Background:

    • The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is a professional body responsible for regulating the veterinary profession in the UK.
    • Alastair Porter's tenure as secretary and Registrar began in 1966, a period of significant development in veterinary practice and regulation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a personal account of the early years of Alastair Porter's leadership at the RCVS.
    • To offer insights into the challenges and achievements during his first year as secretary and Registrar.

    Main Methods:

    • Personal recollection and historical narrative.
    • Retrospective account of professional experiences.

    Main Results:

    • Porter's first year involved navigating the administrative and regulatory landscape of the veterinary profession.
    • Key early experiences shaped his subsequent 25-year tenure.

    Conclusions:

    • The initial period of Porter's leadership laid the groundwork for his long-standing contributions to the RCVS.
    • This reflection offers a historical perspective on veterinary professional governance.