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BEVA reveals Antimicrobial Awareness CPD
Image (C) Safia Barakzai, equine surgeon.
Free CPD on equine antimicrobial use for VNs.

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is marking Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November 2022) with a CPD course on antimicrobial use in surgery for veterinary nurses, and an online lecture for equine veterinary surgeons.

Free to BEVA members, the course takes place online from Liphook Equine Hospital, and considers what veterinary nurses can do to minimise and prevent the risk of antibiotic resistance and surgical site infections (SSIs).

'Theatre nursing – the key to reducing antimicrobial use in surgery' will run on Wednesday 30 November 2022 from 7pm – 9pm.

Presented by Rosie Heath and Rosina Lillywhite, the course aims to recap and develop attendees' understanding of sterility and biosecurity, understanding of how to minimise SSIs, and understanding of what makes the ideal surgical site.

Rosina and Rosie discussed the course: “We will be taking it back to basics and looking at where improvements can be made, often in areas that are so routine that we forget about their importance.

“It’s a great opportunity to see inside Liphook Equine Hospital, which is one of the largest equine hospitals in the UK and discover how to make your own set-up more gold standard.”

Registration for the veterinary nurse CPD course can be accessed here.

Alongside the veterinary nursing course, BEVA is also running a webinar for equine veterinary surgeons.

Taking place at 8pm on 24 November, the webinar will see Bruce Bladon describe current antibiotic use in equine practice, Victoria South will consider the use of Highest Priority Critically Important Antimicrobials, and Bettina Dunkel will describe strategies to reduce antimicrobial use.

The webinar is free to BEVA members and non-members, and anyone interested can register here.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.