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DFID presented with prestigious award

Recognition for work in combating global livestock disease

The Department for International Development (DFID) has been presented with the Innovation Award at this year’s UK Civil Service Awards, held in London earlier this month (November).

The DFID won the award n recognition of its work creating and supporting the Global Alliance for Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) and for its work in combating global livestock disease.

GALVmed was set up by the DFID in 2005 with the intention to provide a not-for-profit organisation to deliver animal drugs and vaccines in Africa and Asia. It has helped farmers in developing countries gain access to medicines and vaccines for a range of important diseases, including East Coast fever, Newcastle disease and Rift Valley fever.

The organisation has also benefited from support and funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation since 2008.

Following the award announcement, GALVmed’s interim chief executive Andy Peters said: “We offer our congratulations to the DIFD on winning this prestigious civil service award for innovation and are proud GALVmed and all of our alliance partners are connected to it.”


He added: “Together we are protecting livestock and improving the lives of some of the 900 million people who rely on livestock for livelihood by making livestock vaccines, medicines and diagnostics available and accessible to some of the world’s poorest people.  

“DFID has continued to show great confidence in GALVmed to translate an idea into developing appropriate, innovative approaches towards ensuring sustainable research, production and delivery."

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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.