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RCVS meeting to discuss future of Extra-Mural Studies
"This stakeholder meeting will bring all those in the sector together to discuss new ideas around longer-term plans for EMS" - Dr Linda Prescott-Clements.
Stakeholder meeting will explore challenges in offering and implementing placements.

The RCVS has announced that it is to host a stakeholder meeting to discuss the future of Extra-Mural Studies (EMS).

EMS is viewed as important to undergraduate veterinary education, with both pre-clinical and clinical placements providing students with real-world work experience.

The meeting comes in response to the RCVS Graduate Outcomes Project, which unveiled various challenges facing students, veterinary schools and placement providers in being able to offer and implement EMS placements. 

More than 80 representatives from student groups, vet schools, employers, placement providers, veterinary representative organisations and new graduates have been invited to participate in the meeting, which takes place on Monday, 22 November at the Royal College of Surgeons.

Dr Linda Prescott-Clements, RCVS director of education, commented: “The veterinary education landscape is changing – both as a result of Covid but also increasing student numbers, new vet schools being established and an increasing emphasis on clinical teaching in a first-opinion, general practice context. 

"These factors are all likely to increase pressure on the current system with the potential for increasing demand for EMS coinciding with reduced availability. For this reason, we are starting to look further ahead into the future of EMS so that we can be prepared for all eventualities."
 
She added: “This stakeholder meeting will bring all those in the sector together to discuss new ideas around longer-term plans for EMS so that we can continue to support future students in obtaining this vital experience in the workplace before they graduate.”

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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.