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Vet nurses invited to free dermatology event
The session will look at how to apply design thinking within a dermatology clinic.

Innovative session takes place ahead of the BSAVA Congress.

Veterinary nurses are being invited to join a free event in Manchester looking at ‘innovative solutions for itchy pets’.

Hosted by the Veterinary Nurse Dermatology Group, participants will learn more about the field of dermatology and gain valuable new skills.

Lidiia Alaverdova DVM, founder of Vet Reflections will lead the session, and veterinary nurses will learn how to apply design thinking within a dermatology clinic. 

The event takes place at Manchester Central, Petersfield, on Wednesday, March 23 - ahead of the BSAVA Congress. For more information and to register your place, visit vetnursedermgroup.co.uk/event-sign-up

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RCVS Knowledge appoints Veterinary Evidence editor-in-chief

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 RCVS Knowledge has welcomed Professor Peter Cockcroft as editor-in-chief for Veterinary Evidence.

A world-renowned expert in evidence-based veterinary medicine, Prof Cockcroft will lead the strategic development and editorial quality of the open-access journal. He was previously in the role from 2017-2020.

Katie Mantell, CEO of RCVS Knowledge, said: "We are excited about the extensive knowledge of evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical veterinary research that Peter brings, and we look forward to working with him over this next phase of the journal's development." 

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Defra to host bluetongue webinar for vets

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be hosting a webinar for veterinary professional on bluetongue on Thursday, 25 April 2024.

Topics covered will include the transmission cycle, pathology and pathogenesis, clinical signs (including signs seen in recent BTV-3 cases in the Netherlands), and control and prevention.

The session, which will take place from 6pm to 7.30pm, is part of Defra's 'Plan, Prevent and Protect' webinar series, which are hosted by policy officials, epidemiologists and veterinary professionals from Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The bluetongue session will also feature insights from experts from The Pirbright Institute.

Those attending will have the opportunity to ask questions. Places on the webinar can be booked online.