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BSAVA announces congress wellbeing programme
The immersive and interactive sessions have been created in collaboration with leading experts from inside and outside the profession.

The discussions will include fertility, menopause and flexible working.

BSAVA has announced a programme of wellbeing presentations and discussions during BSAVA Congress 2023, covering hormonal health, self-compassion and learning to work with grief.

The immersive and interactive sessions have been created in collaboration with leading experts from both inside and outside the profession, including Vetlife, BVA and the BVLGBT+. 

Menstrual issues, polycystic ovary syndrome, fertility and menopause will go under the spotlight in four separate discussions on hormonal health across all gender identities. There will also be sessions on support for gender transition, non-binary people and male ageing. 

Other sessions will explore supporting self-compassion as an antidote to perfectionism, learning to work alongside grief, flexible working and developing 'human-savvy' teamwork.

BSAVA president Alison Speakman said: “This year has continued to provide increasing challenges both within the veterinary workforce and in the world at large. This has challenged our physical, mental, and financial wellbeing which are inextricably linked.
Therefore, we will be covering aspects of all three with a wide range of presenters included in these conversations, from both within and outwith the veterinary arena.

“Whether you wish to expand your knowledge to improve personal understanding and support of your own wellbeing, that of a colleague or friend, or to improve workplace practices and culture, there really is something for everyone to learn. Please come along to our safe and supportive space at Congress to improve the wellbeing of our veterinary profession.

“This year we are collaborating with BVCIS, BVEDS, BVLGBT+, Mind Matters Initiative (MMI), Vetlife, BVA, and other experts working in this space to be able to create the best wellbeing programme possible.”

For more information about the Wellbeing Programme, click here. 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.