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A day to celebrate for CQ graduates
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CQ's annual ceremony celebrates the achievements of its newly graduated veterinary nurses.
Newly qualified veterinary nurses enjoy special ceremony

The latest cohort of veterinary nurses to graduate from Central Qualifications (CQ) celebrated their achievements in style last weekend, attending a special ceremony in central London.

Taking place at Central Hall in Westminster, the ceremony was attended by more than 130 people. Among these were 28 graduates, who each received a badge and scroll.

Guests also enjoyed an inspirational talk from Benjamin Mee, the author of best-selling book We Bought a Zoo.

Benjamin described how he came to be the owner of Dartmoor Zoo after he and his family came across a wildlife park in huge financial difficulties, which could have resulted in the animals being euthanised if a buyer had not been found.

By the following year, Benjamin had saved the animals and managed to re-open the zoo, but he faced many challenges including the return of his wife's brain tumour, which was sadly terminal.

We Bought a Zoo has since been made into a film of the same title and Ben is now a motivational speaker. He gives talks on overcoming life's challenges, encouraging people not to give up.

The annual graduation ceremony was the second to be hosted by CQ. It recognises the achievements of veterinary nurses who have qualified with the awarding body in the previous 12 months.

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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