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RCVS MMI announces new Campfire Chats
"These events are for the whole veterinary team" - Angharad Belcher, MMI director.

Third series of discussions on veterinary wellbeing to take place. 

A new series of 'Campfire Chats' has been announced by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative (MMI).

Campfire Chats, a free platform for informal discussions on veterinary mental health and wellbeing, ran for two series in 2021 and was a popular initiative among the professions.
 
The next series of Campfire Chats will discuss celebrating diversity, the importance of creativity, overcoming self-doubt and stress, identity outside of work, coping with loss and overcoming loneliness.

Director of the MMI, Angharad Belcher, spoke about the upcoming events: “Our topics for this year are based on the ideas that we have received from previous attendees.

“We all lead busy professional and personal lives and sometimes it means that self-care, which includes talking to others about how we’re feeling and about issues that we find important to us, can fall by the wayside.

“Our Campfire Chats offer a perfect opportunity – and excuse – to take a bit of time out of your schedule to engage in a structured but informal discussion about all manner of subjects, expertly led by a chair and panel with experience, lived and otherwise, on the topic being talked about.”

The events will take place as follows:

Tuesday 1 March 2022 7pm to 8pm: Celebrating Diversity

Monday 21 March 2022 7pm to 8pm:The joy of creativity

Tuesday 5 April 2022 7pm yo 8pm: Overcoming self doubt and stressing out

Thursday 21 April 2022 7pm to 8pm: Identity - who am I away from work?

Tuesday 3 May 2022 7pm to 8pm: Saying goodbye... letting go and learning to grow

Thursday 12 May 2022 7pm to 8pm: Tackling loneliness in a hyperconnected world.


“These events are for the whole veterinary team, we keep the sessions very informal, and there is also the opportunity to share or ask questions of the panel,” added Angharad.

“If you’ve not attended before then please sign up, and if you have then we look forward to welcoming you back.”

Registration and further details for each session can be found here, and further information can be requested from Abi Hanson, Mind Matters Initiative Officer on a.hanson@rvcs.org.uk

 

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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.