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Welsh veterinary school on the cards
Aberystwyth may host a
new veterinary school.
Changes to Animal Health mean new vet school considered

CONFIRMATION has been received from a spokesman at Aberystwyth University that the institution is exploring the "potential of a new veterinary school for Wales".

Speaking exclusively to MRCVSonline, the spokesman said the university was expanding its animal science work and it would play a key role in the livestock sector within Wales and internationally.

The spokesman said: "We are expanding our work in animal science through teaching, continuous professional development and research, and in doing so work closely with the Welsh Government, private veterinary practices and industry.

"In partnership, we believe we can play a key role to help meet the opportunities and challenges faced by the livestock sector and food suppliers, particularly for the benefit of the rural economy of Wales but with an international reach.

The university is considering the new veterinary facility in light of changes to animal health governance within Wales.

"Faced with proposed changes to the structure of the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency and its impact on service provision within Wales, all parties are keen to explore a number of different options, including the potential of a new veterinary school for Wales, to ensure the future veterinary needs of Wales are appropriately catered for,” he said.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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New guidance for antibiotic use in rabbits

New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).

The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.

For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.