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College expands to Kent
Image: Erica Dorling
New centre for veterinary and animal care studies

A Suffolk-based college specialising in veterinary and animal care studies has announced it will be expanding to Kent in September 2013.

The Central College of Animal Studies is to open a new centre in Folkestone, providing a range of both full and part-time learning programmes and apprenticeships.

The college aims to ensure students are supported in their learning, and to equip them with working knowledge and practical skills for the workplace.

"We are very excited to be able to bring our tried and tested delivery model, which has been operating successfully in Suffolk, to Kent for September 2013," said Erica Dorling, centres co-ordinator at Central College.

"Students of Central College can expect to learn in a friendly environment and benefit from being part of a small group, provided with plenty of individual attention from a great team of teaching staff.

"We strive to provide a flexible, fresh approach to nurse training that will suit the needs of practices and their students."

Courses which will be available for the 2013-14 academic year include the Diploma in Animal Nursing (DipAN), Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipVN) and Level 2 Veterinary Nursing Assistant (VNA).

For more information on Central College click here.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.