News in brief

Exotic vets concerned about Defra’s bovine TB decisions Members of the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) are concerned about recent decisions by Defra on controlling bovine TB and badger culling. They think the new instructions lack specificity. At their AGM last week, they agreed to set up a working group to discuss the issue and decide whether they need to adopt a more robust policy. New president for BVZS Fieke Molenaar, vet at ZSL London, is the new president of the BVZS. Mark Stidworthy, a veterinary pathologist for International Zoo Veterinary Group (UK), becomes the senior vice president and Peter Kettlewell, vet and co-director of Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital, is the new junior vice president of the society. All will serve two years in these roles. Veterinary receptionist association launched President of the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons Brian Faulkner has launched the British Veterinary Receptionists Association...
Source: Veterinary Record - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: News in brief Source Type: research