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Equine Vet Wins BEVA Research Award
Dr Mair accepting the award on Dr Smith's behalf.
A practising vet from Essex is awarded an important BEVA Research Award.

The BEVA Richard Hartley Clinical Award has been awarded to Dr Luisa Smith, a practising equine vet from Essex, in recognition of her research on post-operative colic. The research was conducted alongside Dr Tim Mair, also a practising vet, who received the award on Dr Smith's behalf at BEVA Congress in Liverpool at the start of the month.

Dr Smith, of House & Jackson veterinary surgeons in Essex, won the award for her paper Are horses that undergo an exploratory laparotomy for correction of a right dorsal displacement of the large colon predisposed to post operative colic, compared to other forms of large colon displacement? which was published in the January 2010 issue of Equine Veterinary Journal.

The award is given in memory of Richard Hartley, a founder member of the British Equine Veterinary Association, and president from 1974 to 1975. It is awarded for evidence-based papers and the prize is intended to support travel of the senior author and/or co-authors.

Dr Smith expressed her delight at her and Dr Mair's work being recognised, describing it as "both a privilege and an honour to have won the Richard Hartley Award."

Deidre Carson, outgoing President of BEVA, called it a "particular pleasure" to present the award to a vet in a general practice. She explained: "Combining flagship research with the demanding day-to-day duties of a busy veterinary practice is commendable. This paper provides clinically applicable information for every vet who sees colic cases and needs to advise owners on the risks of surgery."

For further information on the BEVA awards, visit their 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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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.