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BSAVA and IDEXX partner to promote education
"Education enables veterinary professionals to provide better care for their patients" - Dr Jason Johnson, chief medical officer, IDEXX.
The organisations are providing a topical monthly webinar.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has partnered with IDEXX, an American corporation which offers diagnostic and software products and services to veterinary surgeons globally.

Together, the organisations will provide a new series of learning resources for veterinary professionals, enhancing BSAVA's membership offering and demonstrating both organisations' commitment to small animal veterinary education. 

The learning materials created will be a topical monthly webinar, with a relevant speaker and a dedicated online resource collection within the BSAVA Library, alongside a bursary scheme offered by IDEXX, which includes 10 places on a selected BSAVA course. 

The first two 'Topic of the month' webinars will focus on anaemia in cats, and increased SDMA on pre-anaesthetic testing, and will be available free of charge to all BSAVA members. 

Dr Jason Johnson, IDEXX's chief medical officer, commented on the collaboration: “Continuous learning is an essential part of veterinary clinic life and an area that is increasing in demand, particularly with so many new and innovative ways to engage.

"Education enables veterinary professionals to provide better care for their patients and we are delighted to support them through our collaboration with BSAVA."

Scott Fitzpatrick, head of Partnerships and Events at the BSAVA added: “We are thrilled to be working with IDEXX. It is increasingly important to us that our members receive accessible CPD, and through this valuable collaboration we are able to continue to support the veterinary profession.”

The webinars can be accessed via the BSAVA Library here. 

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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.