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Student launches petition to put animal welfare on curriculum
RVC student Kristopher Dorr is calling on the government to introduce animal health and welfare to the national curriculum.

Appeal calls for a compulsory course

A veterinary student is calling on the government to introduce animal health and welfare to the national curriculum.

Over 2000 people have already signed the petition, which calls on the Department of Education to launch a compulsory course that teaches students how to treat and perceive animals.

It has been launched in conjunction with Louise Craggs, who launched a similar petition earlier this year.

RVC student Kristopher Dorr said that education could reduce the suffering of animals and give future generations an understanding of animal care.

Having worked in city farm where children can interact with animals, Mr Dorr said that he had witnessed the impact a single animal can have on a child.

“That connection gives them a real understanding that that animal has needs, it can feel pain, and we should care for them,” he said.

“I feel educating children helps them develop a more compassionate and caring personality and hopefully through this, we will see a fall in a number of animal abuse cases.”

Mr Dorr also believes that education could be a key factor in giving future generations an understanding of where their food comes from.

“Society today has dissociated itself from the food making industry. This has been demonstrated several times by unsubstantiated claims against the industry through social media,” he said.

“I believe that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it should be an educated stance."

The appeal will be considered for debate after 100,000 people have signed the petition. To lend your support, visit https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/170481
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Image (C) Kristopher Dorr

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.