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CQ welcomes Sue Badger
Sue Badger joins the team at CQ.
Sue Badger, Senior Vice President of BVNA, joins CQ as an External Consultant.

We are delighted that Sue Badger, an experienced and passionate supporter of veterinary nursing, has joined the CQ team as a consultant.

Her roles have included being a veterinary nurse in practice, lecturer at an FE college, and lecturer and Course Director for the veterinary nursing unit at the University of Bristol's Veterinary School at Langford.

With over 30 years experience within veterinary nursing and currently the Dean of Veterinary Nursing at Bristol University, Sue Badger brings a wealth of expertise to the quality assurance team at CQ.
At Bristol, Sue Badger was responsible for setting up and running the courses for student VNs and was also instrumental in the development of the four-year honours degree in veterinary nursing and practice administration.  

Sue Badger has also been past president of the BVNA and is presently the Senior Vice President.

The vast experience that Sue Badger has across veterinary nursing and education will be truly valued by Central Qualifications.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.