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Bishop Burton announced as new Centre for Central Qualifications
Students can now enrol for the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at Bishop Burton College

Located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Bishop Burton is one of the UK's leading land-based colleges, providing further and higher education courses, as well as apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities. The college also holds Centre of Vocational Excellence status in both Agriculture and Equine.

Students undertaking the CQ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing will benefit from the college's extensive on-site animal unit, enabling students to gain valuable hands-on experience essential for their portfolio of practical competencies.

Commenting on the announcement of the college as a CQ approved Centre, Marion Hopcroft, Curriculum and Learning Manager for Animal Management at Bishop Burton, said: “We are delighted to be delivering the new Level 3 Diploma here at Bishop Burton and look forward to developing a partnership with the awarding body to help to support the future generation of veterinary nurses."

Bishop Burton is host to a 360 hectare mixed farm and has recently invested in a £40million campus redevelopment of scheme, of which the Equine Arena was a project.

For more information visit www.bishopburton.ac.uk, call 01964 553000 or visit the CQ website, www.cqual.org

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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.