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AWF seeking animal welfare experts to join Board of Trustees
The charity welcomes applications from anyone with a serious interest in AWF's work, and has the skills, passion and time needed to help tackle animal welfare issues.
BVA charity looking to recruit four to five new trustees.

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is calling for veterinary professionals and animal welfare experts to join its Board of Trustees.

Created to improve the welfare of the UK's animals through research, education and debate, the British Veterinary Association's (BVA) charity is seeking four to five new trustees. 

Applications are welcomed from veterinary professionals and animal welfare professionals, who work in any related area, from primary care to the commercial sector or academia. 

AWF's Chair of Trustees, Julian Kupfer, encouraged prospective applicants: “As a trustee of AWF you play a really active role in the charity’s work. This is tremendously rewarding as you know you are making a demonstrable impact on improving animal welfare in the UK as well as the most fantastic opportunity to keep learning.

“If you think you can contribute the time, share your knowledge and want to make a meaningful contribution to the charity’s work then we would encourage you to find out more and apply.”

With a hands-on role in the AWF's important role in animal welfare, trustees will attend three meetings per year as well as the AWF Discussion Forum event. 

In addition to these duties, the new trustees will be expected to sit on at least one of the charity's sub-committees.

Deidre Carson, equine veterinary surgeon, shared her experience of being a trustee since 2019:
“Being a Trustee for AWF has been stimulating and, at times, challenging. 

“Stimulating because I am working with people from a wide range of animal welfare-oriented backgrounds and challenging because I am having to learn new ways of thinking about issues that haven’t previously crossed my radar. 

“It is also stimulating to see how many people are trying to drive higher welfare standards across so many different species and how AWF can help to support that work.”

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 15 August 2022. For further information or to apply for the role, visit animalwelfarefoundation.org.uk/become-a-trustee/.

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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.