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Welfare and ethics debate goes online

AWF discussion forum available to watch

Recordings of the Animal Welfare Foundation's (AWF's) discussion forum, covering welfare and ethics, are now available to watch online.

AWF is a charity formed to improve animal welfare through veterinary science, education and debate.

Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, the charity held its annual discussion forum in London on May 13, with a focus on ethics and animal welfare.

New topics to be discussed in May were animal and human abuse - and how vets can seize the "golden opportunity" to help - and laboratory animals and the work of the Named Veterinary Surgeon.

Discussions also covered who should take responsibility for an animal when its owner no longer can, and the question "Where next for food assurance schemes?"

AWF chairman, Tiffany Hemming, said: "Participants have given us the best feedback we’ve ever had including how much they value what AWF has done to take animal welfare issues forward.

"We hope that many vets watch the videos and also visit us online to see our other resources or to donate so that we can continue to have an impact on animal welfare."

Recordings of all sessions can be found on the AWF Youtube channel.

Image: Tiffany Hemming, AWF

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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.