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Infectious disease specialist to deliver BVA keynote speech
The keynote will discuss sustainability and its broader impacts on UK food safety.

Professor Joe Brownlie will discuss the importance of sustainability in the profession.

Infectious disease specialist Professor Joe Brownlie CBE has been announced as the keynote speaker for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Members' Day.

Professor Brownlie, who is Emeritus Professor of Veterinary Pathology with the Royal Veterinary College, will deliver a speech entitled 'The Veterinary profession – how sustainable is our future?’. 

The keynote will discuss the importance of sustainability in the profession and its broader impacts on UK food safety. How members of the profession can contribute to safeguard against such risks, now and in the future, will also go under the spotlight. 

Professor Brownlie said: “I am honoured to be asked by our wonderful President Justine, to give the Keynote speech on our BVA Members’ Day. The subject of sustainability is both hugely important and vast in scope. In my short address, I will look at our future opportunities, responsibilities and capability to control infectious diseases.” 

BVA president Justine Shotton said: “Professor Brownlie’s vital work in the field of infectious disease research is an inspiration and it’s a real privilege to welcome him as the keynote speaker at this year’s BVA Members’ Day.

“I’m passionate about sustainability, which has been the focus of my presidential year, and so I’m particularly looking forward to hearing his perspective on the role the veterinary profession in driving forward positive change. This is sure to be a highlight for many attendees.”

Professor Brownlie is also Director of the Southern African Centre Infectious Diseases and Surveillance. A graduate of Bristol Veterinary School, his 50+ year career has been mostly devoted to investigating infectious diseases, particularly Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD). Hiw work has been essential in the creation of the BVD vaccine.

Taking place on Thursday, 29 September at Clare College, Cambridge, BVA Members' Day celebrates the achievements of the veterinary profession and includes a prestigious awards ceremony. The awards celebrate the various ways BVA members contibute to the advancement of the profession. 

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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.