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Lancashire vet school granted planning permission
The new school will contain simulated operating theatres.
Construction work will begin next year.

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a state-of-the-art veterinary school in Lancashire.

The decision by Preston City Council paves the way for a new 45,000 square feet building, located on UCLan’s Greenbank Car Park, Victoria Street, on the Preston Campus. 

Due to be completed in 2024, the school will be the first of its kind in Lancashire and the UK’s 11th veterinary school. 

It will be built over three floors, with high-specification anatomical skills laboratories created alongside simulated clinical facilities. There will also be a pharmacy, diagnostic suite and simulated operating theatres, a microscopy laboratory, dental room, offices and teaching rooms. 

The project will also see a refurbishment of a ground floor section of the Greenbank Building, including kennel facilities, simulated consultation rooms and a rehabilitation suite.

Dr Heather Bacon OBE, head of UCLan’s School of Veterinary Medicine, said: "We’re delighted Preston City Council has approved our state-of-the-art plan so we can now start working on creating our technologically advanced veterinary school. Our new School of Veterinary Medicine will play a major role in developing the veterinary practitioners and leaders of the future and supporting economic growth in the north.

“We’re incredibly excited to open the first Vet School in Lancashire, which will offer students purpose-built training facilities and the highest of education and professional standards.”

Sarah Myers, senior planner in Cushman & Wakefield’s Planning, Development & Strategic Advisory team, said: “We are delighted to secure planning permission for UCLan's School of Veterinary Medicine. This significant investment will be a real asset to the region. It's been a pleasure supporting UCLan throughout the process and we look forward to seeing construction work begin next year." 

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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.