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VMD calls for vet opinion on AMR Action Plan
Veterinary surgeons and nurses can watch a 14 minute webinar on the topic.
Feedback will form the 2024- 2029 plan.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has asked for veterinary opinion on the new UK Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan (AMR NAP).

The feedback would finalise the outcomes and commitments that will feature in the UK AMR NAP 2024 to 2029, as well as the work which Defra will contribute.

Veterinary surgeons and nurses are invited to watch a 14 minute webinar on the topic before completing a survey with their views by 19 September 2023.

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk