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Exotics dentistry courses start in March
IVIS announces courses on rabbit, rodent and ferret dentistry

The International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) has announced advanced courses in exotic companion animal dentistry. Two separate training courses begin in Brussels at the start of next month and cover a variety of aspects of exotic dental care. The first course, taking place on the 2 March covers the dentistry of pet rabbits, including the anatomy and physiology of dentition, diagnostic imaging and the basic principles of anaesthesia. The course also covers dental disease, treatment of incisor teeth and abscesses, and the intraoral treatment of cheek teeth.

The second course offered by Dr Capello follows on the 3 March, and focuses on the dentistry of pet rodents and ferrets. During this course, Dr Capello will discuss the dentistry of guinea pigs, rat-like rodents, chinchillas and degus, ferrets, Prairie dogs and other squirrel-like rodents. On day two he will also cover the treatment of challenging abcesses of the maxilla and the mandible in pet rabbits.

Dr Vittorio Capello has practised exotic animal medicine exclusively since 1996 and is president elect of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. He has lectured and taught exotic animal courses and practical laboratories throughout Italy, other parts of Europe, the United States and Japan, and has been a guest lecturer for four years in a row at the International Conference on Exotics. He has written, published and edited numerous publications on exotic care, medicine and dentistry, and achieved various acknowledgements for his lectures.

To book places for the exotic dentistry courses 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.