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£10 million gifted to Surrey Vet School
Animal welfare-related projects are set to gain from the anonymous contribution.

The donation is the School's biggest-ever philanthropic gift.

Surrey Veterinary School has received its largest-ever philanthropic gift – a £10 million donation from an anonymous donor.

The gift is also the biggest-single gift in the university's history. Donated as part of The Future Says Surrey £60m fundraising campaign, the money will help to advance understanding and knowledge of how to care for companion animals. 

Surrey Vet School president and vice-chancellor, Professor Max Lu, said: “We launched this campaign to enhance the positive impact the University has on society, through supporting our talented students and inspirational researchers in people-centred AI, sustainability, and one health-one medicine.

"With support such as this from alumni and donors, Surrey as a leading global institution will further its mission to help shape a better world.”

The anonymous donor made the £10 million legacy contribution after learning about some of the innovative studies and techniques underway at the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Animal welfare-related projects are the donor's top priority, and are set to gain from the contribution. Among them includes work to lessen the suffering and discomfort experienced by dogs as a result of selective breeding.

The generous gift is also expected to support treatments for cancer in animals and scholarship schemes for students. The schemes will enable the best veterinary medicine students to study at Surrey, irrespective of their financial circumstances.

Professor Paul Townsend, pro-vice chancellor and executive dean of the faculty of health and medical sciences, commented: “We are immensely grateful for this incredible gift. A donation of this magnitude is game-changing and promises to make a huge difference. We will ensure that this generous bequest funds work closest to the donor’s heart.”

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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.