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BSAVA scoops prestigious environmental award
"This is a first step on the road to greater sustainability for BSAVA" - Amanda Stranack, BSAVA CEO.
The Association has achieved bronze accreditation from Investors in the Environment.

The BSAVA has earned an Investors in the Environment (iiE) Bronze award.

The iiE scheme is designed to help businesses reduce their impact on the environment, save money and time, and get promoted for their green credentials.

BSAVA has been working to reduce its environmental impact by printing its publications with sustainability in mind and documenting how resources are used at its head office. The Association has also taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of its annual Congress event and contributed to the development of the VetSustain Carbon Calculator.

The work is thanks to BSAVA's Sustainability Working Group (SWG), which was set up in 2020 by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. The group made it their mission to explore the feasibility of BSAVA becoming carbon neutral as an organisation, both at BSAVA's HQ (Woodrow House) and association-wide.

SWG chair Carl Gorman commented: “I’m pleased that the concerted efforts that BSAVA have been making for sustainable working have been rewarded with our iiE Bronze award. We will continue our drive towards not only carbon-neutral status but enhancing all areas of sustainability for BSAVA and the veterinary profession. A prime example is our commitment to making Congress 2023 carbon neutral.

BSAVA CEO Amanda Stranack added: “‘I would like to congratulate the Sustainability Working Group and all the staff who contributed to achieving this accreditation. This is a first step on the road to greater sustainability for BSAVA and has provided good insight into what we have achieved so far but also where the future opportunities to reduce our impact lie.”

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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.