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Survey highlights need for more vets
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The report raises concerns that new graduates are not being equipped with sufficient skills.

Findings published from FVE survey of the veterinary profession

More veterinary surgeons will be needed in the future, according to findings published by the FVE.

Results from a survey of over 13,000 vets across Europe reveal the majority of respondents believe more vets will be needed in the future in the areas of animal welfare, disease control and environment.

Respondents also feel that more vets will be needed to meet growing demand from owners of companion and exotic animals.

The FVE survey of the veterinary profession in Europe is the first of its kind to compare veterinary demographic, labour market and financial indicators between European countries.

The published report shows the current state of the veterinary profession in respect to individual vets (e.g. earnings, focus, satisfaction), the state of the profession, veterinary practices and other places they work in.

The report raises concerns that new graduates are not being equipped with sufficient skills, and indeed that too many new vets are emerging from veterinary schools.

Respondents also feel that to meet further challenges, vets need to specialise more and agree that vets need more business training.

The FVE say that the report will allow for strategic recommendations for the future of the profession. Their aim is to repeat the survey every four years in order to determine trends.

To view the report's executive summary, findings & recommendations visit www.fve.org.

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.