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New Year Honours 2013
Services to animal welfare awarded

Her Majesty The Queen has awarded BEMs, MBEs and OBEs for the New Year Honours 2013.

Among the honours are those recognised for their services to animal welfare and the veterinary industry.

Those honoured include:

Dr Robert Hubrecht, deputy scientific director at the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, for his services to animal welfare.

Mrs Jean Bradford, founder of the South Devon Seabird Trust, for her services to animal welfare.

Mrs Cecilia Fernie, founder of Greyhound Rescue, Fife, for her services to animal welfare.

Mrs Dorothy Fisher, RSPCA fundraiser, for her services to animal welfare and the community in Cornwall.

Miss Vivienne Heys, departmental superintendent at the Royal Veterinary College, for her services to higher education and animal health.

From the diplomatic service and overseas list:

Captain Martyn Thompson, of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, and Ms Janette Salter, founder of the Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre in Nepal.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed 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