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BEVA past president steps into new role
Lucy Grieve is past president of the BEVA.

Lucy Grieve will be providing additional veterinary guidance and resources.

The BEVA has announced that Lucy Grieve, past president of the association, has been appointed as Veterinary Projects Officer.

In this brand-new role, Lucy will be responsible for planning and implementing projects that include BEVA member resources, researching issues that impact equine health and veterinary services, and coordinating the association’s responses to consultations. 

A graduate of the University of Cambridge, Lucy was the first diagnostic imaging intern at Rossdales and spent seven years as an in-house vet for a pre-training facility in Newmarket. She later returned to Rossdales as an ambulatory assistant.

Lucy has been a member of the BEVA Council since 2012, serving as chair of the Ethics and Welfare Committee and sitting on the Equestrian Sports Committee. She was appointed membership of the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) Thoroughbred Research Consultation Group and was President of BEVA during 2020/21. 

She said: “I wasn’t actively seeking employment elsewhere from my clinical role at Rossdales, but the role caught my attention. Not least because I am acutely aware of how much our profession relies on people within the associations to steer and support the industry in which we work.

“BEVA is very much a reason I became, and still am, an equine vet. Both Rossdales and BEVA have taught me to work hard and play hard, to lift those around you and allow yourself to be lifted in return. Without that ethos, which has very much shaped our profession and is so palpable whenever we get together, our profession would be very different to what we enjoy today. 

She added: “I look forward to being a small part of the strong, passionate and committed team, which seeks to provide the same support and community that I have found so invaluable during my career.”

BEVA chief executive David Mountford, commented: “I’m delighted that Lucy has joined the BEVA HQ team. Her close involvement with the work of the association as a Trustee means that she can hit the ground running, and her experience at the coalface will provide a key voice at the heart of BEVA to help support and represent 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.