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Agreement Champions Skills of Women
An agreement between Chwarae Teg and Lantra Sector Skills Council has cemented their commitment to work together to encourage businesses and individuals to invest in skills.

The signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) acknowledges the partnership between the two organisations and details an action plan which supports the promotion and delivery of high quality learning and business advice to women across Wales.  The joint aim is to improve business performance and further develop Wales’ professional female workforce.

Lantra’s National Director for Wales, Kevin Thomas, said:  “Lantra is pleased to have signed this agreement with Chwarae Teg as it demonstrates our commitment to support women in business in Wales to improve the profitability of their businesses, maximise the potential of their multi-skilled workforces, and progress their own careers.

“Through our joint working, we will encourage businesses and women to have the right skills and practices in place to maximise opportunities and face today’s demands whether this relates to environmental enhancement, animal welfare, specialist heritage skills or biodiversity. Our sector must adopt the latest technology and modern practices, embrace legislative requirements and respond to customers’ changing needs to remain sustainable.”

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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