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Bristol Veterinary School gains AVMA accreditation
"This recognition is testament to the world-leading teaching, research, state-of-the-art facilities and overall student experience offered at Bristol Veterinary School."

Graduates will be eligible to practise anywhere in the world

The University of Bristol Veterinary School (BVS) has been awarded full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

The accreditation means that BVSc Veterinary Science graduates can now practise anywhere in the world, and further BVSc AGEP Veterinary Science graduates will be able to practise veterinary medicine in the USA and Canada.

Professor Richard Hammond, head of Bristol Veterinary School, said: "We are delighted to have received the AVMA accreditation. This recognition is testament to the world-leading teaching, research, state-of-the-art facilities and overall student experience offered at Bristol Veterinary School.

"It is also excellent news for our students who have the added opportunity to make vital contributions to veterinary medicine on a global scale."

Bristol's Veterinary School is one of only seven veterinary schools with AVMA accreditation in Europe. The accreditation is based on an evaluation of educational standards, research, teaching, student experience and clinical delivery.

Besides enabling its students to practise on a global scale, the accreditation is also a mark of quality assurance to let the public, veterinary practices and students know that Bristol's education is compliant with agreed benchmarks and standards. 

The prestigious award also adds to Bristol's list of existing accreditations, which include the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and the South African Veterinary Council.

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.