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Life after Brexit
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The results have created shockwaves in the UK and Europe, leaving many asking: what next?
What does the future hold?
 
The UK has voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a landmark referendum that saw more than 30 million people cast a vote. The leave side won with 51.9 per cent, despite Scotland, Northern Ireland and London voting to remain.

David Cameron announced this morning that he will step down as Prime Minister by October. He will stay short-term to "steady the ship" but believes "fresh leadership" is needed. His successor will carry out negotiations with the EU to invoke article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and it will take the UK a minimum of two years to arrange its withdrawal.

The results have created shockwaves in the UK and Europe, leaving many asking: what next?

Key veterinary groups such as the BVA, RCVS, BSAVA and National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) have pledged to work with the government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the voice of the veterinary profession is heard and to ensure the best outcomes for not only the profession, but also animal health and welfare.

And so begins a period of change. Undoubtedly the outcome of the referendum will have a bearing on numerous issues affecting veterinary professionals - from education, regulation and the workforce to scientific research, animal welfare and farming. Speculation is rife but, of course, we cannot yet predict the impact of leaving the EU.

The seed has been sown and what remains is to look ahead, be united as a country and explore the opportunities available to us as we begin to lay the building blocks for our future.

As Mr Cameron said in his closing statement this morning: "I said before that Britain can survive outside the European Union and indeed that we could find a way. Now the decision has been made to leave, we need to find the best way and I will do everything I can to help."

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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.