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New BEVA president welcomed
Andrew Harrison
Andrew Harrison replaces Paul Jepson as BEVA president.

Andrew Harrison will take up his role at conclusion of 2014 congress

Andrew Harrison, partner at Three Counties Equine Hospital in Gloucestershire, has been appointed as the new president of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) for 2014/15.

He will take over the role on Saturday, September 13, at the end of the 2014 BEVA Congress, replacing Paul Jepson. Mark Bowen, associate professor of Veterinary Internal Medicine at The University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, will become president elect.

Andrew Harrison qualified from Liverpool University in 1988 and joined Three Counties Equine Hospital in 1993. He has particular interest in veterinary anaesthesia, internal medicine and echo-cardiography and has been awarded the RCVS certificates in both Equine Practice and Veterinary Anaesthesia.  

He said; “It is a privilege and an honour to take up the presidential reins for the next 12 months. It is unrealistic to expect to 'change the world' in such a short time frame so the plan is to target certain areas, such as progressing New Safer Horse Rescue courses, strengthening BEVA’s relationship with the BHA and moving forward with the regulation of Musculoskeletal Paraprofessionals.

"Not least it is a priority this year to make sure we keep aspiring vets realistically informed about future employment in our profession given the proliferation of undergraduate places available at UK and English speaking mainland European vet schools.”

Image courtesy of BEVA

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.