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AMTRA/Harper Adams exams suspended until further notice
All AMTRA/Harper Adams exams are suspended until further notice.

Decision made 'in view of the evolving situation' surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

The Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA) has announced that all AMTRA/Harper Adams exams are now suspended until further notice.

The not-for-profit organisation said the decision has been made 'in view of the evolving situation, including movement restrictions and the uncertainty as to what the future holds in terms of Covid risk itself'.

The full notice reads: 'All AMTRA/Harper Adams exams are now suspended again until further notice. For the moment that means for the rest of 2020. We are exploring alternative means of assessing candidates.

'A number of Covid-secure exams took place from August to October and went well, but in view of the evolving situation, including movement restrictions and the uncertainty as to what the future holds in terms of Covid risk itself, and associated Government restrictions, exams have now been suspended.'

Further details can be found at amtra.org.uk

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com