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The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced that its podcast, FIVP Practice Matters, will be returning for a second series next year.

The bi-weekly podcast will return on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 with an episode on sustainability with Alison Lambert. The second series will include a range of new and familiar guests sharing veterinary initiatives and news from independent practices.

The podcast is available on Spotify and will now also be released on Apple Podcasts. More details about FIVP and the podcast can be found on its website.

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RSPCA launches 'Big Conversation' survey

The survey will consider the future of animal welfare.

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Fewer RVNs removed from RCVS register

Improvements to annual process have simplified communications.

Naturewatch Foundation grant to open for applications

Animal rescuers can apply from 24 January.

Pet Blood Bank relaunches annual awards

Nominations are open until the end of March.

BSAVA reveals 2025 award winners

The awards celebrate unsung heroes in the veterinary profession.

Research to investigate alcohol use among veterinary professionals

The project has been funded by RCVS Mind Matters.

New webinar series on 'building great workplaces'

The series will share practical tips for a safe and inclusive environment.

University of Liverpool collaborates to establish UAE vet school

It will work with the University of Al Dhaid to deliver a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

AWF Discussion Forum returns for 2025

This year's debate topics have now been revealed.

Precautionary warning for dog chews from China
24th January 2025

RSPCA launches 'Big Conversation' survey
24th January 2025

Charity sees rise in welfare cases involving large groups of horses
23rd January 2025

UK enters bluetongue seasonally low vector period
23rd January 2025

Fewer RVNs removed from RCVS register
22nd January 2025

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NEF live stream tickets released

Live stream tickets have now been released for the National Equine Forum (NEF).

This year, due to donations from supporters, livestream tickets are available for free on the event website.

Tim Brigstocke, NEF chairman, said: "Our intention is to share educational, important and topical information with as many members of the equestrian sector as possible, to support progress and cohesion within the sector.

"With this year's free live stream, together with our discounted live event afternoon tickets for educational establishments, we will be able to achieve our intention with even greater effect."

NEF is a not-for-profit event, which intends to explore the important issues in the equine sector. A limited number of in-person tickets are still available.

It will take place on Thursday, 6 March 2025 at IMechE in London.