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HRH the Princess Royal opens new Clinical Excellence Centre
HRH the Princess Royal emphasised the importance of lifelong learning to animal healthcare.
The facility is designed to enhance veterinary clinical skills.

Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal has officially opened a new state-of-the-art Clinical Excellence Centre in Swindon.

The facility, owned by Improve Veterinary Education, incorporates the equipment and resources to support veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to develop their clinical skills.

As part of the visit, the Princess Royal toured the facility and met with delegates and faculty. There was also an opportunity to observe a live demonstration of an abdominal ultrasound.

The Princess Royal unveiled a commemorative plaque, before speaking to attendees about the importance of lifelong learning to animal healthcare.

The event was also attended by Kirsty Williams, RCVS education quality improvement manager, and other guests from the veterinary profession.

Improve Veterinary Education, which is part of the Improve International Group, says that the Clinical Excellence Centre represents a milestone in veterinary training. It says that it forms part of its commitment to provide high standards of animal care through advanced professional development.

The centre is designed to provide a dedicated space for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to collaborate for immersive, hands-on learning. It is the largest training centre in Europe for veterinary professionals, spanning 850m2.

The facility includes two surgical wet-lab training theatres, a fully-equipped dentistry lab suite and a custom orthopaedic radiography suite. It will host a range of postgraduate training programmes, including hands-on practical workshops and training sessions.

Improve Veterinary Education says that the site is built with sustainability in mind and is committed to environmental sustainability initiatives.

Heber Alves, CEO of Improve International, said: “We are deeply honoured to welcome HRH to officially open our Clinical Excellence Centre. This facility reflects our dedication to providing veterinary professionals with access to world-class education and resources, ensuring they can deliver the best possible care to their patients.

“Today marks a moment of pride and inspiration for the entire team.”

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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.