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£3m building project for vet school

Cambridge Vet School project to enhance education


The University of Cambridge Veterinary School Trust has announced a new £3million building project, which promises to enhance the education of its students.

The developments will take place at both Cambridge Veterinary School and Queen's Veterinary School Hospital.

A clinical skills teaching laboratory will be added, as well as a new pharmacy, accommodation for clinicians and veterinary interns, and a new student teaching consultation room.

Particular areas of both the university and the hospital will also be refurbished as part of the project. The consultation rooms and clinical pathology laboratory will be relocated, and the trust office will be moved to the hospital.

Laura McLeod, a fourth year veterinary student at the university, said:  "The Clinical Skills Lab will make a massive difference to us. We usually only get to see or perform many techniques once or twice while working in the Hospital; to be able to practise these will make us better students and better vets."

The building work is due to begin in June 2013, and already has substantial funds thanks to two generous bequests, according to the trust.

It is hoped the building work will be completed by September 2014, and the trust has launched Camvet Campaign in order to raise the funds required to equip the clinical skills teaching laboratory and consultation rooms.

 

Image: Queen's Veterinary School Hospital

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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.