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VDC report 2011-12 published
The Veterinary Development Council publishes its first report

The Veterinary Development Council, established in January 2011, has published its first report, setting out practical ways to help the veterinary profession meet the demands of the UK food sector in the future.

The Council was established in January 2011, following Professor Philip Lowe's report Unlocking Potential, published in 2009, which recommended the setting up of a development council to guide the long-term development of veterinary services.

Once set up, the VDC identified key areas to address, and established three Working Groups to carry out detailed work and report to the Council, focusing on The Role of the Vet-led Team, Business Models, and Food Industry Engagement.

For the first time, representatives from across the whole food supply chain were brought together, including veterinary surgeons, regulators, government, producers, processors, retails, promoters, veterinary schools and the veterinary pharmaceutical industry.

The report can be read here.


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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