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Scottish MEP made BVA Honorary Associate
Alyn Smith MEP (left)
MEP Alyn Smith honoured with award

Leading Scottish MEP Alyn Smith has been honoured for his deep commitment to animal welfare, and for both his long-standing interest in the treatment of animals and the veterinary profession, by being made an Honorary Associate of the British Veterinary Association.

An MEP representing the SNP in the European Parliament, Alyn is a member of the parliament's Agriculture Committee, where he demonstrates his passion for animal welfare through campaigns on a wide range of issues from commercial animal transport to protection of domestic rabbits.

He received his Honorary Associate membership on 15th October in a presentation at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, in Edinburgh.

Commenting on the honour, Mr Smith said: "I am both delighted and humbled to be offered this Honorary Associate membership of the BVA. It means a huge amount to me to have this relationship with an organisation which upholds the very highest standards of animal welfare practice and which is recognised internationally for its knowledge, integrity and professionalism."

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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