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Louise - Nursing is a Great Career
Louise Kirby named as Lantra's 2011 Lifelong Learner of the Year.

Louise Kirby, from Laugharne, was named as the Animal Health and Welfare, Horticulture and Environmental Lifelong Learner of the Year winner in Lantra’s 2011 Land-based Learner of the Year Awards, for her dedication to training within the Veterinary Nursing industry.

The Land-based Learner of the Year Awards, held on the 28th November during this year's Winter Fair at the Royal Welsh Showground, celebrates the most exceptional and inspiring learners in Wales' land-based and environmental industries. The awards were presented by Alun Davies AM, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes.

“I originally found it very difficult to enter the Veterinary Nursing sector and was told it was as rare as hen's teeth, although with hard work I have found it is not that hard,” said Louise. “It has certainly been a challenge, but taking the Higher National Certificate in Animal Studies has helped set me on my way.” Louise attended Coleg Sir Gar.

Kevin Thomas, Lantra National Director Wales, said: “Wales' veterinary nursing industry benefits greatly from dedicated individuals like Louise and her commitment to skills and training. I would like to congratulate Louise and all of this year's nominees for the outstanding work they do.”

Mr Thomas continued: “These Awards seek out and honour those in the land-based sector committed to improving their abilities. Their skills are vital to the future success, and in some cases survival, of environmental and land-based industries that contribute so much to the Welsh economy.”

When asked what advice she would give to other people considering the veterinary industry as a career, Louise said: “Work as hard as possible and keep up-to-date with training. Take on any challenges and opportunities that are offered to you.”

To find out more about the 2011 Land-based Learner of the Year Awards, read about the winners or see photos from the event, visit their webpage.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."