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BEVA reveals Antimicrobial Awareness CPD
Image (C) Safia Barakzai, equine surgeon.
Free CPD on equine antimicrobial use for VNs.

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is marking Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November 2022) with a CPD course on antimicrobial use in surgery for veterinary nurses, and an online lecture for equine veterinary surgeons.

Free to BEVA members, the course takes place online from Liphook Equine Hospital, and considers what veterinary nurses can do to minimise and prevent the risk of antibiotic resistance and surgical site infections (SSIs).

'Theatre nursing – the key to reducing antimicrobial use in surgery' will run on Wednesday 30 November 2022 from 7pm – 9pm.

Presented by Rosie Heath and Rosina Lillywhite, the course aims to recap and develop attendees' understanding of sterility and biosecurity, understanding of how to minimise SSIs, and understanding of what makes the ideal surgical site.

Rosina and Rosie discussed the course: “We will be taking it back to basics and looking at where improvements can be made, often in areas that are so routine that we forget about their importance.

“It’s a great opportunity to see inside Liphook Equine Hospital, which is one of the largest equine hospitals in the UK and discover how to make your own set-up more gold standard.”

Registration for the veterinary nurse CPD course can be accessed here.

Alongside the veterinary nursing course, BEVA is also running a webinar for equine veterinary surgeons.

Taking place at 8pm on 24 November, the webinar will see Bruce Bladon describe current antibiotic use in equine practice, Victoria South will consider the use of Highest Priority Critically Important Antimicrobials, and Bettina Dunkel will describe strategies to reduce antimicrobial use.

The webinar is free to BEVA members and non-members, and anyone interested can register here.

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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.