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University of Surrey vet school awarded research grant
"We are pleased to have secured this grant which recognised the excellent One Health, One Medicine work the faculty does" - Professor Paul Townsend.
One Health Cardiology Research Group to improve racehorse welfare.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Welfare Research Foundation has awarded the University of Surrey's One Health Cardiology Research Group a grant of £180,000 to research the welfare of racehorses, and how to improve it.

Awarded to Dr Kamalan Jeevaratnam, who leads the One Health Cardiology Research Group, and Dr Rebecca Lewis, lecturer in physiology, the grant will be used to map out the entire equine cardiac ion channelome in healthy and diseased horses. 

Researchers will map out the collection of proteins that govern all electrical activity of the heart using multi-omics and molecular pathology approaches This will help them to further understand sudden cardiac death in both equine and human athletes, and to identify potential molecular and anatomical targets for intervention. 

Pro-vice-chancellor and executive dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the university, Professor Paul Townsend, commented on the grant: “We are pleased to have secured this grant which recognises the excellent One Health, One Medicine work the faculty does specifically in non-communicable disease research. 

“It also showcases the wide international collaborative networks we have nurtured over the years that has resulted in some great ideas in non-communicable disease research.”

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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.