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Vetlife seeks volunteer ambassadors
Vetlife ambassadors attend events and engage with the community.
Ambassadors raise awareness of the charity's work with the veterinary community.

Veterinary charity Vetlife has launched an appeal for new volunteer ambassadors to join its team.

As an ambassador, volunteers will play an important role for the charity, raising awareness of its important work.

Ambassadors will be tasked with spreading the word of Vetlife’s fundraising activities and engaging with new communities. Vetlife supports ambassadors by providing them with tools and resources to attend events, give talks and deliver presentations.

All volunteers receive constant training and support.

Vetlife is a charity run exclusively for members of the UK veterinary community, providing them and their families with the help they need for emotional, health or financial concerns.

Among its support services is its confidential helpline, which is available by phone or email. The Vetlife helpline is managed by trained volunteers from across the veterinary industry, and intends to offer a non-judgemental listening service – directing callers to specialist help if needed.

Vetlife’s financial support services can provide advice and a range of grants to veterinary professionals. The service has funded professional advice on issues such as debt and state benefits.

This can support younger people with keeping their homes if they need to recover from physical or mental health problems before returning to work, while older people or those unable to work may benefit from a better quality of life.

Its Vetlife Health Support services can also give professional support for those struggling with mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

Vetlife volunteer Maurice Kelly said: “I like to volunteer for events so that I can chat to a wide range of practice personnel and keep abroad of what is happening in the veterinary industry and the current issues.

“Event volunteering is also a great opportunity to meet some of the Vetlife staff and other volunteers.”

Michelle Gratton, donor relations manager, added: “Working with our ambassadors who, not only have a deep understanding of the profession, but also a passion for what we do allows us to engage effectively with our audience.”

If you are interested in becoming a Vetlife Ambassador, visit the Vetlife website.

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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.