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Educational sessions to keep children safe around pets
Animal charities team up this Child Safety Week (2-8 June).
Animal charities team up this Child Safety Week (2-8 June).
RUMA Agriculture launches vaccine availability survey
It warns vaccine shortages could increase antibiotic use.
It warns vaccine shortages could increase antibiotic use.
Zoo welfare overhaul 'doesn't go far enough', says RSPCA
Charity welcomes new rules, but expressed concern for some animals.
Charity welcomes new rules, but expressed concern for some animals.
BEVA Congress to celebrate vet nurses with VN stream
The stream will include a progressive vet nursing workshop.
The stream will include a progressive vet nursing workshop.
RCVS calls for more powers after CMA remedies
The College recommends the remedies build upon its existing structures.
The College recommends the remedies build upon its existing structures.
CQ awarded accreditation for Level 3 Vet Nurse qualifications
The awarding organisation will support centres delivering the new qualifications.
The awarding organisation will support centres delivering the new qualifications.
Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers
A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.
Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.
The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.
This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com
Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.
The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.
This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com
News Shorts
UK's BSE risk status downgraded
The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.
Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.
Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.
The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.
Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.
The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.
Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.
Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.
The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.
Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.
