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Vet students go head-to-head in fundraising challenge
"Any funds raised go towards our mission of continuing to improve the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and debate.”
Student teams will compete to raise the most money for AWF 

Vet school students are being asked to go head-to-head in a new challenge to raise money for the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).

The inaugural Vet School Challenge calls on students to come up with fun, imaginative ways to garner much-needed funds for the charity. AWF funds animal welfare research, supports veterinary education, provides pet care advice and encourages debate on welfare topics.

Teams of up to eight students from universities, colleges and vet schools across the UK can enter the competition, planning activities such as sky dives and bake sales.

AWF chairperson Chris Laurence said: “The New Year is the perfect time to set yourself new goals and challenges, and what can be better than to pledge support to a worthy cause! AWF works directly with vets and vet nurses who live and breathe animal welfare in their work every day.

“This expert knowledge allows AWF to support projects that offer practical solutions to welfare challenges facing farm animal, pets and wild animals. Any funds raised go towards our mission of continuing to improve the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and debate.”

Two teams from the universities of Surrey and Glasgow have already signed up to the challenge and hope to raise £1,500 each.

The team that raises the most money by the end of April will receive tickets to the AWF Discussion Forum on 12 June 2018, which this year will feature student presentations on recent research projects. The winning team will then be presented with an award at an exclusive House of Commons reception.

Students aged 18 and above can enter. For more information or to register, visit: www.bva-awf.org.uk/vet-school-challenge 

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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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.