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WSAVA welcomes new president
Dr Ellen van Nierop.

Dr Ellen van Nierop will lead the association's global community. 

Small animal clinician Dr Ellen van Nierop, who practises in Quito, Ecuador, has been named president of the WSAVA.

Originally from the Netherlands, Dr Nierop was elected president at the WSAVA World Congress (29-31 October) in Lima, Peru. She will be supported by Dr Jim Berry from Canada, who was elected WSAVA vice president. 

Ellen said: “I am honoured to serve the veterinary profession as WSAVA President and will ensure that we continue to strengthen and grow our global veterinary community in order to build a better future for both our current members and those still to come.”

"As a practising clinician, I find the WSAVA’s educational resources invaluable and, as a member of the Executive Board, I have seen at first hand the hugely positive influence the association is having in terms of raising standards of companion animal veterinary care around the world."

A graduate of Ghent University in Belgium, Ellen runs a small animal clinic with her husband, who is also a vet. She first joined the WSAVA Executive Board in 2013 and has been the Ecuadorian representative of the WSAVA for AMVEPE since 2009. 

Other new roles on the WSAVA executive board include Dr Oscar Umaña from Costa Rica as honorary treasurer and Dr Jerzy Gawor from Poland as Board Member.

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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.