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BSAVA announces vet nurse dentistry course
The course includes an in-person event at BSAVA HQ.
The new VN Merit Award will provide 30 hours of CPD.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced a new CPD course on dentistry for veterinary nurses.

The Vet Nurse Merit Award (VNMA) in Dentistry, which launches in September, will provide 30 hours of CPD for veterinary nurses in primary care practice who want to feel more confident about taking part in dental procedures.

The VNMA will cover topics including performing oral exams, obtaining and understanding dental radiographs, partaking in making anaesthesia and analgesia plans for dental treatment, correctly annotating dental charts, and identifying and maintaining dental instruments and equipment.

The programme includes an in-person event at the BSAVA’s headquarters at Woodrow House, Gloucester, as well as 10 recorded webinars and online resources such as a discussion forum.

Stacey Parker, lead speaker for the course, said: “This is suitable for all nurses in veterinary practice who are familiar with dental procedures, and there’s a huge amount of content which I’m really excited to be able to deliver as part of this new Vet Nurse Merit Award.”

The BSAVA runs a range of VNMAs, including topics such as nutrition, surgical nursing, and wound management.

Places on the VNMA in Dentistry and other courses can be booked on the BSAVA website.

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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.