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Next generation genes on display
Technologies on show at RCVS Charitable Trust Conference

The results of next generation gene technologies were on show at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' (RCVS) Charitable Trust conference 'Next Generation Sequencing - The Role of New Sequence Technologies in Shaping the Future of Veterinary Science,' held in London on Tuesday 26 June.
 
Fifty new genomes have been sequenced using these technologies in a University of Liverpool project funded by £250,000 from the Trust. These include Campylobacter, which is the most prevalent zoonosis in the world and is estimated by Defra to cost the UK economy £0.5 billion a year.
 
The technologies increase the speed with which a scientist can determine a genome's 'base pairs'. Dr Alan Radford, who led the project and chaired the conference, said: "We wanted to make the resources and expertise that we have at Liverpool as widely available as possible to veterinary scientists and practitioners, as these technologies will undoubtedly help shape the future of veterinary science in areas from breeding to clinical diagnosis and treatment."

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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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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.