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Colleges Adopt CQ VN Qualifications
Eleven colleges sign up

Central Qualifications has released details of the colleges offering CQ Veterinary Nursing qualifications.
 
Following a surge in popularity amongst educational centres and recognition in the veterinary profession, Central Qualifications (CQ) is delighted to announce that eleven colleges so far have adopted their Veterinary Nursing qualifications.
 
CQ is an Ofqual approved awarding body, dedicated to the veterinary profession and providing high standards of vocational learning.
 
Staff training and development is pivotal to the success of modern veterinary practices and CQ engages with colleges, training providers and students to develop and provide a wide range of Veterinary Nursing qualifications.
 
From colleges such as Bicton College and Bridgwater College in the South West to East Durham College and Northumbria College in the North East, CQ has recorded a rapid growth.

Further centres offering the qualifications include Abbeydale Vetlink, Plumpton College, Chicester College, Reaseheath College, Oaklands College, Halesowen College and South Staffordshire College.
 
CQ's flexible learning options are designed so that both centres and learners know there is a qualification to suit every need. This fresh approach to learning has subsequently resulted in an influx of student, employee and centre enquiries.
 
Everyone at CQ is committed to delivering a high quality and customer focussed service. All qualifications are created and developed by CQ to ensure that learners develop the skills, knowledge and practical competencies required to advance their careers. Similarly, CQ provides continuing support to colleges and centres to promote student recruitment, and to maintain high standards of quality assurance and teaching.
 

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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.