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Online workshops to explore veterinary workforce issues
The workshops will explore the seven ambitions outlined in the Workforce Action Plan.
The sessions will consider recruitment and retention strategies. 

Veterinary professionals are being invited to attend a series of online workshops exploring the current workforce issues.

The series, entitled 'Ambitions Explored', will look at how the RCVS, organisations, veterinary employers and individuals can work together to recruit more people into the professions, how to retain those already in the sector, and how to encourage those who may have left to return.

Specifically, each session will focus on one of the seven overarching ambitions outlined in the recently published Workforce Action Plan, which grew out of the RCVS-led Workforce Summit in November 2021. 

The workshops will be led by the RCVS ViVet Innovation Project, comprising a panel discussion of each ambition in greater detail, and expert speakers describing what it means to them. There will also be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions.

Angharad Belcher, RCVS director of advancement of the professions, said: “These sessions are focussed on how we can all translate these ideas into our organisations and working lives, as well as being an opportunity for open discussion. The speakers all come from different types of practice and can share their experience of responding to these issues. 

“We encourage participation by the audience, and there is the opportunity to submit questions in advance. It should give people ideas and practical concepts to take back into their organisations as we know there is not a ‘one-size-fits-all approach.

She added: “One thing that we made clear through the Summit and the Action Plan is the importance of collaboration, no one organisation can solve as complicated and multi-factorial an issue as the workforce challenge on their own. We hope to welcome you to these sessions to share your insights and contribute to the on-going discussions.”

The sessions take place online between 7pm and 8.15pm, starting on Thursday, 16 February and running until Wednesday, 12 April. For more information and to book your place on one of the sessions, visit the dedicated Eventbrite page.

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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.