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'Vet Year' marked by World Conference

Eminent figures from veterinary world assemble in Lyon to celebrate 250th anniversary.

The world's largest conference on veterinary education will take place between 13th and 15th May 2011 in the presence of leading luminaries from the veterinary profession from all regions of the world.

The event will include roundtables on global veterinary education needs and strategies, the views of statutory bodies on veterinary education around the world. The conference is also being held as part of Vet Year 2011, to promote knowledge and understanding of the profession and to mark its 250th anniversary.

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) will be in attendance at the conference promote the teaching of animal welfare, a concept which, to date, has not formed an intrinsic part of the curricula of a vet.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com