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Veterinary nurses to receive advanced critical care training
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The Sir Hamish McTavish Memorial Fund aims to improve veterinary care for animals.
Scholarships made available for up to three nurses

Veterinary nurses at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies will have the opportunity to received advanced training in emergency and critical care, guiding them towards the leading qualification in the field.

Until now there has been no formal programme to help nurses prepare for the Veterinary Technician Specialist (Emergency and Critical Care) certification exam.

The exam can only be taken in the US where the awarding body is based and there are currently fewer than 10 veterinary nurses in the UK with this specialised qualification.

Initially the structured training programme will only be open to nurses practising at the school’s Hospital for Small Animals, but it is hoped it could be rolled out more widely in future.

Nurses will have the opportunity to share their training with others outside of the hospital, with a view to improving critical care nursing across the UK.

The cost of training and certification for up to three nurses will be covered by a scholarship fund supported by the Sir Hamish McTavish Memorial Fund, which aims to improve veterinary care for animals. It was founded by Ken and Emilia Cook in memory of their beloved West Highland white terrier, named Sir Hamish.

Mr Cook said: “We are delighted to be associated with this remarkable milestone in the history of the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Training Programmes. We are certainly aware of the enormous value to be gained in the field of Veterinary, Emergency and Critical Care in the UK and overseas and the need for such a specialty.”

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 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  

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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.