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College to exhibit at BVNA Congress
Erica Dorling
Students and nurses welcomed to Central College stand

The Central College of Animal Studies has announced it will be exhibiting for the first time at the BVNA Congress in October this year.

Students and qualified nurses have been invited to come along to the stand to discuss the various veterinary nursing qualifications and CPD programmes offered by the College.

These include pre-veterinary courses for nursing assistants and animal nurses, the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and other training opportunities for the whole practice team.

Erica Dorling, centres co-ordinator at Central College, commented: "We are really excited to be exhibiting for the first time at BVNA's 40th annual congress.

"The team and I will be on-hand to advise all delegates about the various personal development and training opportunities available to them and their team from Central College."

During the event, Central College will also be welcoming delegates to take part in fun and entertaining games to test your nursing knowledge! Pens and notepads will also be given away to use during lectures at the congress, as well as for study and in practice.

This year's BVNA Congress is taking place from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 October at Telford International Centre in Shropshire, and boasts 70 veterinary nursing lectures, international workshops and a social programme to look forward to.

Central College will be exhibiting on stand B1. To book an appointment with a representative from the College, please call 01359 243405 or email enquiries@ccoas.org.uk.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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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.