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Veterinary Evidence journal unveils new website
New site benefits from Editorial Manager feature to streamline the editorial process.
Features added to better support contributors and readers.

RCVS Knowledge has launched a new website for Veterinary Evidence, its peer-reviewed, open-access journal.

The website provides free access to critical summaries of the best available evidence in veterinary care – called Knowledge Summaries. These assist veterinary surgeons to make evidence-based decisions in practice.

Other features of the new website include author and reviewer hubs to support contributors through the writing and reviewing processes, and an 'answer me' button, allowing potential authors to directly email the editor of the journal with a clinical query they are interested in answering.

Editor-in-chief of Veterinary Evidence, Kit Sturgess, discussed the website: “I am really excited by the new website; its look and functionality will significantly improve rapid access to information and further boost the engagement of the veterinary team with EBVM. 

“After an impressive year for Veterinary Evidence, we have also moved to a new submission system, Editorial Manager, aimed at making the experience of submitting and reviewing papers easier and more efficient. 

“Through the new website and publishing platform, the journal can get better metrics of how well we are supporting our readers, authors, and reviewers so we can use evidence to drive Quality Improvement.”

Those who read the journal will also now receive suggestions of related articles for further reading – counting toward CPD requirements.

Head of Library and Knowledge Services Claire Boulton added: “Veterinary Evidence offers an easy way to access evidence-based content and apply it in practice, so we are delighted to help improve the experiences of all authors, reviewers and readers that engage with the journal.”

The new Veterinary Evidence website can be accessed via this link to the website homepage.

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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.