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Antimicrobial resistance centre receives UN recognition
The centre has built strong working relationships with academic institutes and countries across the world.

Centre provides policy advice to low and middle income countries 

A centre that helps low and middle-income countries tackle the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been awarded official designation by the United Nations (UN).

Launched in 2018, the UK International Reference Centre for AMR supports several countries, including Bangladesh and Ghana, to improve their laboratory and surveillance capacity.

Christine Middlemiss, UK chief veterinary officer said: “I congratulate the UK International Reference Centre for AMR and warmly welcome the recognition of its expertise by the United Nations.

“Enhancing global capability in reducing the use of antimicrobials and tackling the threat of AMR will be an important objective of the deep experience and expertise the collaborating agencies will provide.”

The centre brings together expertise from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). In addition to providing policy advice, it also provides field and technical support with a ‘One Health’ approach.

Since it was established, the centre has built strong working relationships with academic institutes and countries across the world. It also works in tandem with Public Health England through the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference & Research on AMR and Healthcare-Associated Infections.

The Centre is funded by Defra and has received
support from the Department for Health and Social Care through UK aid programme, the Fleming Fund.

Defra biosecurity minister Lord Gardiner, said: “This is fantastic news for the UK International Reference Centre and recognises the excellent work it delivers in tackling AMR, as well as extending the UK’s international reach.

“This work is vital to tackle the threat AMR poses to the global economy and society. The UK recognises AMR as a priority issue and we know that this challenge requires truly global collaboration.

A spokesperson for the centre added: “The designation of the UK International Reference Centre by the FAO underscores the importance of tackling AMR using a ‘One Health’ approach given the interdependence of human, animals and the environment. We look forward to our continued partnerships with FAO and nations around the world to address the unique threat posed by AMR.”

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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.