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Cats Protection appoints new Chair of Trustees
"By harnessing the talent among our volunteers and staff, we hope to help more cats and the people that love them" - Dr Kit Sturgess.

Dr Kit Sturgess 'honoured' to have the role.

Cats Protection has appointed Dr Kit Sturgess, specialist in small animal internal medicine, as its new Chair of Trustees.

Dr Sturgess has taken over the role from Dr Angela Swarbrick, Interim Chair since February 2020.

A Cats Protection trustee since 2018, Dr Sturgess is also the editor-in-chief of the open access journal Veterinary Evidence, which publishes studies and information on evidence-based veterinary evidence.

Taking over the role with a wealth of experience in leadership, Dr Sturgess has also been Chair of Trustees for the Wildheart Trust and treasurer for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). 

Interim chief executive of the charity, Dominic Sullivan, commented on the appointment: “I am looking forward to working with Kit as he takes up his new role. 

“His extensive knowledge of small animal medicine combined with his leadership skills and love of cats make him a real asset to Cats Protection as we continue to make a positive difference to the nation’s cats in the years ahead.”

Dr Sturgess graduated from Cambridge University in 1986, and has since gained several further professional qualifications in imaging, cardiology and internal medicine, including a PhD awarded for his research on the effects of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) on mucosal immune function.

Awarded an RCVS Fellowship in 2016 for Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice, Dr Sturgess is an active clinician, splitting his time between veterinary clinics and in charity roles, writing, teaching and examining. 

Discussing his new role, Dr Sturgess said:“I am very honoured to become Cats Protection’s new Chair of Trustees, especially at a time when the charity is delivering an ambitious strategy to have a huge impact on the health, welfare and well-being of the UK’s cats.

“By harnessing the talent among our volunteers and staff, we hope to help more cats and the people that love them.”

 

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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.