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Information on New BVNA Equine Day
Equine CPD Day to be held at Congress

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has announced details of its Equine CPD Day, a new venture set to take place at their Congress in October.

Subjects and their speakers have been announced as follows:

  • The physiology of equine wound healing - Georgie Hollis
  • Good nutrition for optimal wound healing - Clare MacLeod
  • Magic, myths and manuka - Georgie Hollis
  • Nursing the equine trauma patient - Bonny Millar
  • Little wound, big problem! - Matthew O'Donnell
  • Equine general anaesthesia in the trauma patient - David Bardell
  • Surgical repair of the traumatic wound - Matthew O'Donnell
  • The nurse's role in equine field anaesthesia - David Bardell

BVNA Congress takes place from Friday 5th October until Sunday 7th at Telford International Centre, and includes an Equine stream in addition to four others. The Equine CPD day will take place on Thursday 4th October.

For more information and to book, click here.

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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.