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FIVP webinar series to inspire members
FIVP's first guest will be Kirsty Gwynne, who will present a talk on 10 December.
The exclusive discussions will feature figures from veterinary and business sectors.

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) is launching a new, exclusive webinar series for its members.

The bi-monthly discussions will invite key figures from the veterinary and business sectors to share their professional insights and experiences with those working in independent practice. Each webinar will be followed by a Q&A session with the guest.

The series will give members the opportunity to network with major figures in each industry and learn about the latest concepts and ideas in the veterinary world.

Kirsty Gwynne, a director at Abbeydale Vetlink Veterinary Training (AVVT), will feature as FIVP’s first guest, which will take place on Tuesday, 10 December at 7.00pm.

Ms Gwynne’s talk, ‘The Role of Veterinary Nursing Assistants in Veterinary Practice’, will explore the work and responsibilities of a veterinary nursing assistant (VNA) in practice. It will examine how they can contribute to a team and how they can help independent practices to thrive.

The discussion is expected to inspire FIVP members to consider how they work with VNAs and what they can do to better support these team members.

Ms Gwynne has worked in veterinary nursing since 1996, later moving to veterinary training to teach courses on nursing small animals, equines and exotic animals. She became a director at AVVT in 2009, but also works part-time in small animal practice and in an emergency clinic.

The webinar series is the latest addition to FIVP’s membership package, which is designed to support independent practices to continue to thrive in the challenging veterinary sector. The not-for-profit organisation, founded in 2016, represents the interests and promotes the values of independent practices across the UK.

More information about FIVP can be found 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.