AMTRA

12/02/2026

The very first LIVE CPD Academy webinar of 2026 is today, marking the start of a series of 10 webinars that will be taking place over the coming months.

The latest series kicks off this afternoon, 13:00-14:00 with: Immunology focusing on clostridial diseases and role of the SQP with David Charles. joining details here:https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

See you online later!

06/02/2026

Our next series of no less than 10 LIVE AMTRA CPD Academy webinars have been announced starting next Thursday (12 Feb) 13:00-14:00 with: Immunology focusing on clostridial diseases and role of the SQP with David Charles. Vaccines are one part of the five point plan. Develop understanding on the role of vaccination, its benefits and limitations, and how immunity develops.

View the details for this session and the rest of the series here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates.

Add the dates to your calendar and we look forward to seeing you online.

05/02/2026

Announcing National SQP Week! Mark your calendars and start planning!

The first ever National SQP Week—a nationwide celebration of the vital role Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) also known as Animal Medicines Advisors, play in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of livestock and pets across the UK, will take place 5-12 June 2026.

The campaign - formally announced today by us and our fellow industry regulators Vetpol and VetSkill - will be raising the profile of SQPs like never before. All stakeholders across the profession that work or engage with SQPs including retailers, pharmaceutical companies, animal owners, veterinary practice teams and government, plus SQPs themselves, are being encouraged to take part. We'll be providing lots of support and guidance to help make taking part as easy as possible. Find out more here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/NewsGrp/Details?id=172

25/11/2025

Our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar takes place tomorrow (Wed 26 November)13:00 - 14:00: Ef-FEC-tive dung sampling in equines. Use this link for joining details: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

The session will be delivered by Kristy Hodgson, Business Director & SQP Animal Medicines Advisor for Westgate Laboratories Ltd.
Kristy has been an Equine SQP since 2010, so has a wealth of knowledge on parasites and best practice. Kristy spends the majority of her day still giving advice to customers, retailers and fellow SQPs about using targeted worming programmes with their horses, guiding owners on when to test and treat and tailoring the advice and the chemical to individual's situations and the time of year. She has an intricate knowledge of the subject to explain in detail how this fits into the way they manage their horses, the pasture management, husbandry and parasite lifecycles so that the advice is tailored to each customer.

13/11/2025

It's an important week in the calendar for some students with exams taking place this week. AMTRA wishes those who are sitting their exams the very best of luck!

13/11/2025

Are you joining us later today for our next LIVE CPD Academy Webinar?
Thursday 13 Nov, 13:00-14:00: Metabolic disorders of cattle - big 3 with David Charles. All the details you need are here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

Our next LIVE CPD Academy Webinar takes place this Thursday 13 Nov, 13:00-14:00: Metabolic disorders of cattle - big 3 with David Charles.

We're delighted to welcome David back once again - many of you will have seen his previous webinars with us and we hope you can join. All the details you need are here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

About David:
Dr David Charles CertHE(Biol.) BVSc CertAVP(Sheep) PGCertVPS MRCVS
David is an experienced farm-animal vet working with all production-animal species, and an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Sheep Health and Production, one of just nine vets to hold such status. David now splits his time between NoBACZ Healthcare (as their international business development manager) and independent veterinary consultancy (with clients including farms, animal health companies, and educational institutions). He is a trustee of RCVS Knowledge, a ROSA advisor, is on the committee of the Sheep Veterinary Society and sits on the editorial board of UK-Vet Livestock journal. He was a member of the inaugural LVS30Under30. Most recently, he was named the BVA Young Vet of the Year (2024).

11/11/2025

Our Deputy CEO, Hillary Cowley will be taking part in a webinar this afternoon (2pm) delivered by RUMA Companion Animal & Equine. She will be part of a panel discussing 'Sustainable parasite control: A balanced approach for people, pets, equines and the environment'.

Secure your place here: https://thewebinarvet.com/webinars/afternoon-session-sustainable-parasite-control-a-balanced-approach-for-people-pets-equines-and-the-environment

10/11/2025

Our next LIVE CPD Academy Webinar takes place this Thursday 13 Nov, 13:00-14:00: Metabolic disorders of cattle - big 3 with David Charles.

We're delighted to welcome David back once again - many of you will have seen his previous webinars with us and we hope you can join. All the details you need are here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

About David:
Dr David Charles CertHE(Biol.) BVSc CertAVP(Sheep) PGCertVPS MRCVS
David is an experienced farm-animal vet working with all production-animal species, and an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Sheep Health and Production, one of just nine vets to hold such status. David now splits his time between NoBACZ Healthcare (as their international business development manager) and independent veterinary consultancy (with clients including farms, animal health companies, and educational institutions). He is a trustee of RCVS Knowledge, a ROSA advisor, is on the committee of the Sheep Veterinary Society and sits on the editorial board of UK-Vet Livestock journal. He was a member of the inaugural LVS30Under30. Most recently, he was named the BVA Young Vet of the Year (2024).

27/10/2025

Calling all Equine SQPs – the BSAS Equine Conference 2025 is taking place on 21/22 November. Attending this event also provides the opportunity to secure a maximum of 40 CPD points depending on the number of sessions attended. The Reference number is A3626. Click the link for more details about the event. https://www.bsas.org.uk/events/article/bsas-equine-conference-2025
BSAS - British Society of Animal Science

🐎At BSAS we have often been told that equine matters are not covered sufficiently during conferences.
👂🏻 We have listened to this feedback and taken one step further by developing a conference that will bring equine science researchers and suppliers as well as those who own and work with horses together.

This is your opportunity - please register today - https://bit.ly/4eJsMzM

BSAS President Helen Warren explains why this is the time to give the equine community an opportunity to get together - https://bit.ly/40TCrhK

16/10/2025

Don't forget to tune in to our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar this lunchtime: Thursday 16 Oct - 12:30 to 13:30 - Home Health Checks for companion animals with Paul Manktelow. All you need to join is here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

15/10/2025

We are seeking a part-time experienced SQP Co-ordinator to lead on customer care and data management. The role, based in Woolpit in Suffolk, involves handling student enrolments, exam bookings and results, CPD data, and customer queries. It requires both team collaboration and independent initiative, with a proactive, organised, and flexible approach. Find out more about the role via the link below. If you or anyone you know might be interested please get in touch: https://amtra.org.uk/Recruitment

14/10/2025

We're really pleased to share details of our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar which takes place this Thursday (16 Oct) 12:30 to 13:30 - Home Health Checks for companion animals with Paul Manktelow. All you need to join is here: https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

About our speaker:
Dr Paul Manktelow is a vet with nearly 20 years’ experience working on the front line of some of the UK’s busiest veterinary hospitals. He is currently Director of Veterinary Services within the charity sector, leading teams of vets and nurses who care for thousands of pets every year. Paul also appears regularly in the media as a TV and radio presenter, writer, public speaker, and host of The Consult Room podcast.