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Nutritionist to discuss food security at Royal College Day
The Royal College Day will also see the presidential inauguration of Linda Belton.
They will explain how vets contribute to food security and safety.

The chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to speak on the importance of veterinary surgeons to food security and safety.

Susan Jebb OBE will deliver her talk, ‘The Role of Vets in the Food System – a view from the FSA’, as part of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Royal College Day on 5 July.

Prof Jebb is a professor of diet and population health at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. Her three-year term as FSA chair is to end on 30 June 2024.

She has been invited to speak at the event by Sue Paterson, the current RCVS president. Prof Jebb's talk will close events at RCVS’ Royal College Day.

Dr Paterson said: “It is fantastic that Professor Jebb will be attending and talking at our AGM (Annual General Meeting), bringing the insights of her long experience in the field of public health and, latterly, at the FSA.

“With this talk I hope she can give a valuable insight into the role that vets play in promoting sustainable farming practices and in helping to ensure food security.”

Royal College Day will incorporate RCVS’ AGM and awards ceremony. The event marks the end of Dr Paterson’s term as RCVS president, and the inauguration of Linda Belton into the role.

It will also see the other members of the new RCVS Officer Team confirmed by their roles, including junior vice-president Tim Parkin and senior vice-president Sue Paterson.

Members of the RCVS and VN Councils will be welcomed, and the Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2023 will be presented and approved.

In the afternoon RCVS’ Honours and Awards will be presented, including the Queen’s Medal and the Veterinary Nurse Golden Jubilee Award.

The event takes place at the Royal Institute of British Architects from 11am on Friday, 5 July. It is free to attend for all veterinary surgeons and nurses by registering here.

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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.