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Chatter box RCVS Knowledge has welcomed Professor Peter Cockcroft as editor-in-chief for Veterinary Evidence.

A world-renowned expert in evidence-based veterinary medicine, Prof Cockcroft will lead the strategic development and editorial quality of the open-access journal. He was previously in the role from 2017-2020.

Katie Mantell, CEO of RCVS Knowledge, said: "We are excited about the extensive knowledge of evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical veterinary research that Peter brings, and we look forward to working with him over this next phase of the journal's development." Chatter box

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Equine News
Fundraiser completes marathon challenge for equine charity
Fundraiser completes marathon challenge for equine charity

Clive Poole ran seven marathons in seven days for The Donkey Sanctuary.
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BEVA launches coaching for vets returning to work
BEVA launches coaching for vets returning to work

The sessions will be led by coaches with equine practice experience.
World Horse Welfare opens new facilities at rescue centre
World Horse Welfare opens new facilities at rescue centre

 The redevelopment took more than a year to complete.
Four-year behaviour plan transforms frightened donkey
Four-year behaviour plan transforms frightened donkey

 Polly was defensive when she arrived at the Donkey Sanctuary.
Equine charity sees increase in welfare cases
Equine charity sees increase in welfare cases

World Horse Welfare has released a new advert to raise awareness.
Dick Vet study to compare equine MRI and CT scans
Dick Vet study to compare equine MRI and CT scans

Research will make use of newly installed CT scanner.
Equine groups sign new welfare charter
Equine groups sign new welfare charter

The new charter will be followed by changes to the BEF rule book next year.
Inbreeding leads to thoroughbred pregnancy loss, study finds
Inbreeding leads to thoroughbred pregnancy loss, study finds

 It contributed to mid and late-term pregnancy loss, but not early loss.
Winners announced for Sir Colin Spedding Award
Winners announced for Sir Colin Spedding Award

Joint winners received the NEF award.
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Defra to host bluetongue webinar for vets

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be hosting a webinar for veterinary professional on bluetongue on Thursday, 25 April 2024.

Topics covered will include the transmission cycle, pathology and pathogenesis, clinical signs (including signs seen in recent BTV-3 cases in the Netherlands), and control and prevention.

The session, which will take place from 6pm to 7.30pm, is part of Defra's 'Plan, Prevent and Protect' webinar series, which are hosted by policy officials, epidemiologists and veterinary professionals from Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The bluetongue session will also feature insights from experts from The Pirbright Institute.

Those attending will have the opportunity to ask questions. Places on the webinar can be booked online.
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