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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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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk