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AHT announces proposal to close referral clinics
"We must make difficult decisions to create a possible future for the AHT" - Steve Shore, AHT Trustee.
Charity to revert to core purpose of veterinary and scientific research. 

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) has announced a proposal to close its small animal and equine referral clinics in a bid to secure its future success.

In March 2020, the charity announced that it was facing closure following a period of 'dire financial constraint' and with the economic impact of COVID-19 having a direct effect on funding and operations. Since then, the Trustees and Executive Committee have been working to save the unique work undertaken at the Trust.

In its latest update, the AHT said that if the charity is to continue, the 'only viable option is for it to revert to its core purpose of providing world-renowned veterinary and scientific research'. As a result, and subject to consideration, the Trustees are proposing to close the AHT’s small animal and equine referral clinics.

AHT Trustee Steve Shore explains: “The work at the Animal Health Trust is truly unique and being told that the referral clinics could be closing and there is no longer a job for you is a terrible prospect and especially difficult for our teams of dedicated vets, nurses and support staff all of whom take so much pride and care in looking after their patients and owners. But we must make difficult decisions to create a possible future for the AHT.

“We also need to do this right, which means we will work closely with our employees and representatives, as appropriate and going through a formal consultation process with everyone affected.

He continued: “The Animal Health Trust was founded nearly 80 years ago by Dr W Reg Wooldridge who wanted the charity to promote veterinary research and prevent suffering in companion animals. The Trustees believe in making this difficult decision the AHT will continue to have this vision at its heart and will give it the best chance of future success.”

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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.