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New Veterinary Education Centre for Aberystwyth students
"Opening the School and the new facilities has been incredibly exciting for all of us" - Professor Darrell Abernathy, Head of Aberystwyth's School of Veterinary Science.

Images of the facilities have been released for the first time. 

The first images of Aberystwyth University's School of Veterinary Science have been released.

Wales' only School of Veterinary Science, the school welcomed its first cohort of students in September 2021.

Located on Aberystwyth University's Penglais campus, the new Veterinary Education Centre features brand new anatomy and study facilities, and was an investment of over £2 million.

Professor Darrell Abernathy, Head of Aberystwyth University's School of Veterinary Science commented on the new facilities: “The commitment of staff and students in our first year has been excellent.

“Opening the School and the new facilities has been incredibly exciting for all of us. The efforts and support of so many people and organisations has helped realise this – thanks ever so much to them all.

“After so much hard work by staff at both Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College in preparing for the start of the course, it’s a great feeling for us all to see our students are now here studying.

“They are benefitting enormously from the skills of the new staff team and the significant investment in the new facilities.”

Aberystwyth's new veterinary degree, a collaboration with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), is a five year course in which students will spend two years at Aberystwyth University, and three years at the RVC's Hawkshead campus in Hertfordshire.

 

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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.