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Animal behaviour courses on show at BSAVA
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Animal behaviourists Loni Loftus and Karen Wild on-hand to answer delegates' questions

Central College of Animal Studies is welcoming veterinary surgeons, nurses and behaviourists to come along to their stand at the forthcoming BSAVA Congress to discuss the newly available behaviour qualifications – from the Diploma in Companion Animal Training through to the Professional Diploma in Clinical Animal Behaviour.

Veterinary surgeons, nurses and behaviourists welcomed to discuss newly available behaviour qualifications
Delegates can explore the content of the courses with Central College staff and gather more information as to how to offer behaviour consultation in their practice.

Those responsible for professional development and training in practice are also encouraged to discuss working in partnership with Central College to develop tailored and comprehensive training programmes for their team.

Loni Loftus
Loni Loftus

As well as showcasing our animal behaviour courses, Central College staff will be available to discuss a range of veterinary nursing training programmes, including the Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants, the Diploma in Animal Nursing and the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.

To book an appointment with a Central College representative at BSAVA Congress to discuss animal behaviour courses, veterinary nursing training or CPD events in more detail, please call 01359 243405 or email enquiries@ccoas.org.uk

For more information about Central College of Animal Studies, visit www.ccoas.org.uk

 

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.