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New Distance Learning Course in Pet Loss Support Launched
To tackle the difficult and emotive issue of pet loss and euthanasia, pets and people charity the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) has launched a new distance learning course aimed at veterinary professionals working with individuals and families facing pet bereavement.

Officially accredited by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), the course considers many forms of bereavement including the loss of a pet through illness, disease, ageing, accidental trauma or enforced separation due to changes in the owner’s personal circumstances.
 
The ‘Pet Loss Support in Veterinary Practice’ course has been co-written by leading international experts in pet loss support and aims to provide the specialist knowledge and skills required by the entire veterinary practice team. It offers up-to-date, in-depth information on many aspects of pet loss, including euthanasia; specific guidelines for children and older people; after death body-care and effective communication skills.  The course provides practical guidelines and tips on how to introduce pet loss support protocols into practice management and also looks at self-care for staff, offering useful suggestions on how to recognise and minimise possible signs of stress and burnout.
 
The ‘Pet Loss Support in Veterinary Practice’ course is delivered through a distance learning programme, and students can register at any point during the year.  The course, which includes all materials (a workbook and CD), is currently available at the special introductory offer of £375.  SCAS members and members of BVNA receive a discounted rate of £325.  Upon successful completion, students will be awarded 45 hours of CPD learning.  For more information contact SCAS on 01993 825539 or email: pbsstraining@bluecross.org.uk

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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DAERA to reduce BVD 'grace period'

DAERA has reminded herd keepers of an upcoming reduction to the 'grace period' to avoid BVD herd restrictions.

From 1 May 2025, herd keepers will have seven days to cull any BVD positive or inconclusive animals to avoid restrictions being applied to their herd.

It follows legislation introduced on 1 February, as DAERA introduces herd movement restrictions through a phased approach. Herd keepers originally had 28 days to cull BVD positive or inconclusive animals.

DAERA says that, providing herd keepers use the seven-day grace period, no herds should be restricted within the first year of these measures.

Additional measures, which will target herds with animals over 30 days old that haven't been tested for BVD, will be introduced from 1 June 2025.

More information is available on the DAERA website.