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New qualifications for pet behaviourists
New programme announced by COAPE

The Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE) has announced a new programme of Ofqual-regulated qualifications for pet behaviourists and trainers. The new diploma in companion animal behaviour and training is being offered by COAPE, in association with the Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region.

The new qualification is a three-year programme, after which students will reach degree level and can pursue an academic career in the field.

There has been a long-standing debate among those involved with pet behaviour therapy and within the veterinary and animal welfare professions about the level of education and practice standards of the individuals who offer their services as pet behaviourists and trainers. Now, COAPE hopes the new qualification will help introduce defined accountability and standardisation across the profession.

Registrations for the qualification are now being invited, with courses set to begin in September 2012. For more information, click here.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk