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Central College heads to NAVC 2014
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Training programmes extended to international delegates

Delegates at this year's North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) conference will be able to learn about the training opportunities on offer at the UK-based Central College of Animal Studies.

The college, which specialises in training for the veterinary nursing team, will be extending opportunities for professional development courses to international delegates at the event.

This year's NAVC conference is taking place from January 19 to 22 in Orlando, Florida, where delegates will benefit from a CPD programme of more than 1,200 courses.

Practice managers, veterinary surgeons and nurses travelling to the event from the UK are also invited to visit the Central College stand to discuss training for the whole veterinary nursing team.

Training on offer at the college includes pre-veterinary nursing pathway courses, the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and a range of CPD programmes.

Central College will be exhibiting on stand 2331 during the event, which takes place at the Gaylords Palms Resort and Convention Centre. To book an appointment to discuss training programmes in more detail at the conference, 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.