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KC Art Club Gallery Exhibition
Lilian Cheviot's study of the Schipperke Champion Queen of Clubs
The Kennel Club Art Gallery, has launched a new exhibition entitled ‘Two Dissimilar Breeds: The French Bulldog & Schipperke in Art’.

The show opens on 22nd February and runs until 11th June 2010. On show is a wide range of art and ephemera including, paintings, bronze sculptures and porcelain models that shed light on two lesser known dog breeds, dissimilar but both fit for a specific function.
 
Highlights of some of the Schipperke items on display include a Lilian Cheviot portrait of celebrated champion dog ‘Queen of Clubs’, a portrait of Champion ‘Yaap’ by Frances Fairman and a portrait of Champion ‘Pudi of Moorehaven’ by Julie Brenan, who was the only Schipperke to win a Best in Show award at a major Championship dog show. Also on exhibit is a huge selection of medals, commemorative spoons and bronze sculptures, as well as a pair of painted wooden clogs depicting the breed.

On show is a wide range of art and ephemera including, paintings, bronze sculptures and porcelain models that shed light on two lesser known dog breeds, dissimilar but both
fit for a specific function.
Many French Bulldog items are on display, such as an extensive collection of paintings and prints by artists including Arthur Heyer, Maud Earl, Marguerite Kirmse and Vernon Stokes. Porcelain models made by Copenhagen, Nymphenberg, Meissen and Rosenthal are also on show, and a soft toy collection, including an example by Steiff can be found, as well as an array of ephemera including clocks, jewellery, a set of working nightlights, toys, bell pushes, cigarette lighters and even crumb brushes.
 
The Kennel Club Art Gallery is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am - 4.30pm by appointment and is free of charge. To arrange a visit, please telephone 020 7518 1064 or email artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk.

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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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