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RCVS to explore reasonable adjustments at VMG Congress
VMG Congress 2025 will take place from 24-25 April.
It will also discuss RCVS Academy and team-based care.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is to host three sessions designed to ‘empower’ veterinary professionals at this year’s Veterinary Management Group (VMG) Congress.

The two-day event, taking place from 24-25 April at Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon, will see speakers exploring topics ranging from reasonable adjustments to RCVS Academy.

RCVS’ first session will take place on the 24 April at 2pm in Crowne Plaza’s ballroom. The session will explore how managers can implement reasonable adjustments into everyday practice to boost productivity and retain talent.

The talk will be led by RCVS’ Advancement of the Professions team, Angharad Belcher and Gurpreet Gill, alongside Claire Hodgson and Olivia Anderson-Nathan from British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support.

The speakers will share headline results from a joint RCVS-BVCIS Chronic Illness and Disability Survey, sharing the challenges faced by those with disabilities, neurodivergence and chronic physical and mental health conditions.

The discussion comes during RCVS’ ‘Lets talk adjustments’ campaign, which sought to empower everyone in a veterinary workplace to have discussions about reasonable adjustments.

Later the same day, at 4pm in the Charlecote Room, RCVS will host an interactive session on team-based veterinary healthcare.

This session will see VN Futures project lead Jill Macdonald and director of veterinary nursing Julie Dugmore share findings from the VN Vision project. The discussion will explore how nurses can be empowered in the workplace to improve healthcare, accessibility and efficiency.

Finally, on 25 April at 2.50pm, speakers will offer delegates a session exploring RCVS Academy. Hosted by Charlotte Rodia RVN, RCVS Academy digital learning content writer, delegates will receive demonstrations on how RCVS’ digital learning platform can contribute to the professional development of veterinary teams.

For more information, visit the VMG Congress 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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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.