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Dr Matt Morgan to headline BVA Congress 2022
Dr Matt Morgan will deliver the 55th Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at BVA Congress.
The One Health advocate will deliver the 55th Wooldridge Memorial Lecture.

Intensive care doctor, author and One Health advocate Matt Morgan will deliver the 55th Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at BVA Congress 2022 on 18 November, it has been announced.

Dr Morgan’s lecture, entitled How kissing a frog can save your life - why doctors should learn from vets, will challenge delegates to think about how we can close the species divide while simultaneously improving the outlook for animals and humans.

In his talk, and in reference to his forthcoming book on One Health, Dr. Morgan will make the case that students studying human medicine and veterinary medicine may benefit by collaborating on some elements of their degrees.

Given that research by BVA suggests that 46 per cent of vets claim to be unsure of what One Health truly entails, the session will enable Vet Show attendees to explore how physicians and vets may collaborate and share knowledge.

Dr Malcolm Morley, BVA President, said: “One Health has never been more vital or more relevant than it is today. Every vet will understand deeply from their own work that the health and wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment are inextricably linked, and that collaborative working is essential, but our statistics show that many of us still struggle to pinpoint exactly what is meant by One Health.

“Last year our Congress sessions and Wooldridge lecture focused on climate change and environmental sustainability; this year we complete the One Health triangle by hearing from intensive care doctor Matt Morgan. We look forward to welcoming all London Vet Show attendees to hear from Dr Morgan how vets and doctors can learn from one another.”

The first Wooldridge Memorial Lecture, posthumously named after veterinary politician and researcher Dr W R Wooldridge, was delivered at BVA Congress in 1967 by Professor Lord Stamp.

Other eminent speakers over the years have included the Princess Royal (1992), President of the Animal Health Trust; Sir Robert May FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser, Office of Science and Technology (1999) and Dr John Bradshaw, author of bestsellers “Dog Sense/In Defence of Dogs” and “Cat Sense” (2015).

The lecture is open to all attendees of BVA Congress, taking place at 11am in the BVA Congress Theatre at London’s ExCeL.

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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.