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Vet charity begins volunteering bursary
Angharad Simlett-Moss had been hoping to volunteer on a WVS trip, but passed away before she could do so.

It was set up in memory of Angharad Simlett-Moss.

Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) has launched applications for the Angharad Simlett-Moss Volunteering Bursary.

The grant is designed to provide financial support to UK vets, who may not otherwise be able to volunteer.

The bursary has been set up to commemorate Angharad Simlett-Moss, a small animal veterinary surgeon. Dr Simlett-Moss died suddenly in July 2020, soon after her 34th birthday.

Dr Simlett-Moss had been hoping to volunteer on a WVS trip, however she passed away before she was able to do so. The bursary will honour her life, and her passion for continuous veterinary learning.

Each year the grant, funded by Dr Simlett-Moss’ family, will provide a veterinary surgeon with £1000 to use towards a veterinary volunteering trip abroad.

The bursary is open to UK veterinary surgeons with over three years of experience. Usually one bursary will be awarded each year but this year, to mark its launch, two bursaries will be awarded.

It is intended to support veterinary surgeons who wish to volunteer, but for whom the cost of travelling is a barrier to taking part.

Successful applicants will be invited to volunteer at the WVS centre in Malawi.

The Malawi clinic has helped 11,548 animals in the past year, providing free vaccinations, sterilisation and treatments to sick and injured animals. The team also works with the police to combat illegal animal sales, lead community education programmes, and rehome animals which they have rescued.

Volunteers deliver essential veterinary services to the community, and also train local veterinary surgeons.

Applications for the bursary will remain open until Sunday, 14 July 2024.

Luke Gamble, CEO and founder of WVS, said: “It is a great honour to be able to launch this bursary in Angharad’s memory. This will give someone who would not usually be able to consider volunteering the chance to make a real impactful difference for animals that desperately need it.

“We are so grateful to Angharad’s family for this opportunity.”

For more information or to apply, visit the WVS website.

Images: © WVS

Image of Angharad Simlett-Moss (C) Joyce Simlett-Moss

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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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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.