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New veterinary science centre opens in Wales
Professor Christianne Glossop, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Farming and Food  Rebecca Evans AM, and Mr Phil Thomas, Director, Iechyd Da.
(left to right) Welsh chief veterinary officer, Christianne Glossop; deputy minister for farming and food, Rebecca Evans; and director of Iechyd Da, Phil Thomas.

Centre is a 'key step' on the road to a new vet school

The launch of a new veterinary science centre in Wales yesterday (29 June) marked a key step in the road to a Welsh veterinary school, according to the vice chancellor of Aberystwyth University.

Initially the Wales Veterinary Science Centre will carry out post-mortem examinations on farm livestock, but in time hopes to include companion animals and wildlife species too.

It also aims to support both field practitioners and disease eradication programmes by developing a range of diagnostic services.

Christianne Glossop, chief veterinary officer for Wales, said the centre will have a "significant" impact on animal welfare, making an important contribution to the farming industry and reflecting the role of the veterinary profession.

Welsh deputy minister Rebecca Evans officially opened the centre, which is located on the site of the former Animal and Plant Health Agency's (APHA) veterinary investigation centre.

She believes the centre will "significantly strengthen and enhance the important contribution the veterinary profession makes to rural life in Wales and raises standards of animal health and welfare."

It was established by Iechyd Da, a consortium made up of independent veterinary practices, Aberystwyth University and Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers Ltd.

APHA recently appointed the consortium to provide PMEs of new and re-emerging farm animal diseases.

Iechyd Da's director, Phil Thomas, described the centre as a "One Health institute that recognises the interlocking, overlapping relationships between people, livestock, the wildlife and the environment around us."

Aberystwyth University first announced its intention to open a Welsh vet school in October 2013.

Commenting on the launch of the new centre, Aberystwyth's vice chancellor April McMahon said: "The Wales Veterinary Science Centre is an example of integrated, partnership working in areas vital to the Welsh rural economy. It is also a key step towards our ambition of developing a Vet School for Wales in Aberystwyth."

Image courtesy of Aberystwyth University

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.