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VPMA Congress Enjoys Record Attendance
Past president Iain Lorraine and new president Rebekka Fiorani
The Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) is celebrating after record attendance to their annual congress. 

The event, which took place just outside Oxford, was the 16th annual congress, providing a programme of lectures to inform delegates about all aspects of veterinary practice management and development.

Highlights included an inspirational opening talk from Pete Goss, International Yachtsman, former Royal Marine and winner of a Legion d’Honneur for saving another sailor in the middle of a race after turning his yacht round and sailing into hurricane force winds for two days. In addition to interesting lectures, workshops and debates delegates could also engage in extending their social networks and enjoying the ambience of congress. A networking party attracted 70 delegates and 150 attended a dinner dance.

Saturday morning also saw the welcome address and inauguration of the VPMA’s new president Rebekka Fiorani. She replaces Iain Lorraine who has now become Senior Vice President.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com