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Hartpury announces two new postgraduate animal degrees
"Having a comprehensive understanding of behaviour will enable [graduates] to act in the best interests of the animal while balancing practical real-world challenges" - Dr Wanda McCormick.

The Courses will balance scientific research with real-world practice. 

Hartpury University in Gloucester has announced two new postgraduate animal science degrees for 2022 to equip students with the skills required for management and research roles. 

The MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare has been designed to meet emerging animal welfare challenges and their connection to behaviour.

Focusing on the scientific understanding of behaviour and welfare issues, the programme will also explore how this can be applied to real-life situations.

The MRes Animal Science degree aims to equip graduates with advanced research expertise, enabling them to advance future scientific research and real-world practice.
Students will be encouraged to attend industry conferences and engage with academics to gain opportunities to present and publish research.

Dr Wanda McCormick, head of animal and agriculture at Hartpury University, said: “We’re thrilled to announce the addition of two exciting and important postgraduate degrees for 2022.

“As graduates progress into management positions, they’re likely to be making decisions that actively impact the lives of animals. Having a comprehensive understanding of behaviour will enable them to act in the best interests of the animal while balancing practical real-world challenges. Graduates will perhaps most importantly have the knowledge and skills to influence and educate others around them, further improving the lives of animals.

"I’m particularly looking forward to the difference students enrolled on our new MRes Animal Science degree will make, given the far-reaching impact Hartpury research has previously had in the sector.”

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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.