AMTRA

21/04/2026

Join us tomorrow lunchtime (22 April) for our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar - The importance of advice to reduce worm risk and the vital role of the equine SQP in delivering this - with Jacqui Matthews 12:30-13:30 https://www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates.

Advice is a cornerstone of the SQP role. Resistance to equine wormers is prevalent and every interaction is an opportunity to slow the development of resistance. The importance of informed advice and sound discussions with horse owners to reduce inappropriate use of wormers and slow the development of resistance is key. Professor Jacqui Matthews will talk through this and the CANTER guidelines, to which she made significant contributions.

17/04/2026

If you're a a livestock SQP and are working with sheep producers/farmers, encourage them to complete the industry-wide UK Lambing Survey which will help build a clearer picture of the challenges facing the sector, from disease threats and vaccine supply issues to unpredictable weather and other emerging pressures. The UK Lambing Survey 2026 is being led by the University of Nottingham and Fiona Lovatt of Flock Health Ltd, who also chairs the Sheep Antibiotic Guardian Group (SAGG).
Dr Lovatt is encouraging sheep producers to complete the survey, stressing the importance of gathering accurate information from farms across the UK. The survey can be completed using the following link https://lnkd.in/eDffzSuk or by scanning the QR code in the graphic below.
The survey will close on 30th June 2026.





University of Nottingham

15/04/2026

🚀 The National SQP Week toolkit is LIVE!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the official toolkit for the first-ever National SQP Week (5–12 June 2026) 🎉.

Packed with practical ideas, downloadable resources and ready-to-use assets, the toolkit makes it easy for SQPs, employers and industry stakeholders to get involved and make a real impact. Whether you’re planning in-store or in-practice activity, team engagement and/or digital support, there’s something in the toolkit for everyone.

National SQP Week is all about celebrating the professionalism, expertise and vital contribution SQPs make to animal health and welfare. With SQPs working across a wide range of roles and settings throughout the UK, National SQP Week provides a platform for the entire industry — including retailers, veterinary teams, manufacturers and animal owners — to celebrate their impact and help ensure their expertise is fully understood and utilised. Now is the perfect time to start planning your support.
👉 Take a look at the toolkit today and start shaping your National SQP Week plans and activity
📅 5–12 June 2026
💬 Let us know in the comments how you’re going to get involved
🔗 www.amtra.org.uk/NationalSQPweek or scan the QR code in the image
Let’s make this inaugural year one to remember!

08/04/2026

For from the European Medicines Agency the focus is on how to keep antiparasitic medicines safe and effective for animals. Read more below 👇

The 'Veterinary Medicine Safety Day' raises awareness of the importance of safety monitoring for veterinary medicines. This campaign takes place each year on 8 April.

26/03/2026

Set your reminder for today's LIVE AMTRA CPD Academy webinar - 12:30-13:30 - Ef FEC tive dung sampling testing with Nerys Wright Sheep Consultancy: http://amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

Next LIVE CPD Academy webinar: Join us tomorrow for part two of Ef FEC tive dung sampling testing with Nerys Wright Sheep Consultancy (Thursday 26 March 12:30-13:30) - www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

Faecal Egg Counting is the backbone of responsible prescribing and an important step to reducing the inappropriate use of anthelmintics and thus slowing the development of resistance. Sampling correctly is essential to ensure accurate and reliable results. Join Sheep Consultant Nerys Wright as she walks through the dos and don’ts of dung collection and testing for parasitic eggs, how to use results to inform prescribing decisions and advice in line with SCOPS principles and good SQP practice. This session forms the second part to a previous webinar. All CPD Academy webinars can be found in the CPD library on our website.

25/03/2026

Next LIVE CPD Academy webinar: Join us tomorrow for part two of Ef FEC tive dung sampling testing with Nerys Wright Sheep Consultancy (Thursday 26 March 12:30-13:30) - www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

Faecal Egg Counting is the backbone of responsible prescribing and an important step to reducing the inappropriate use of anthelmintics and thus slowing the development of resistance. Sampling correctly is essential to ensure accurate and reliable results. Join Sheep Consultant Nerys Wright as she walks through the dos and don’ts of dung collection and testing for parasitic eggs, how to use results to inform prescribing decisions and advice in line with SCOPS principles and good SQP practice. This session forms the second part to a previous webinar. All CPD Academy webinars can be found in the CPD library on our website.

20/03/2026

🌍 It’s World Parasite Awareness Day
Parasites may be small, but their impact on animal health is anything but. This World Parasite Awareness Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the essential knowledge and practical guidance available from AMTRA to help SQPs support pet owners and farmers, in protecting the animals they care for.
AMTRA’s expert-led CPD resources cover the full spectrum of parasite challenges in both companion and livestock species—from worms and fleas to ticks, mites, and beyond. Whether it’s understanding life cycles, choosing the right treatment, or promoting responsible, sustainable parasite control, AMTRA’s CPD content empowers SQPs to give accurate, evidence-based advice every time.
By staying informed, we can all play a part in improving welfare, reducing disease risk, and supporting responsible medicine use across the UK. Explore our CPD modules today www.amtra.org.uk/CPDmodule

18/03/2026

We look forward to seeing you all online today for our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar 13:00-14:00 Learning from errors with Pam Mosedale. Here are the details to log in: www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates

In a busy work environment, mistakes and near misses happen — what matters is learning from them. Our next webinar explores how reflective practice, event audits, and root cause analysis help build stronger systems and boost team confidence and service quality.

16/03/2026

Our next LIVE CPD Academy webinar is this Wednesday (18 March) 13:00-14:00 entitled: Learning from errors with Pam Mosedale - https://www.amtra.org.uk/CPDmodule

In a busy work environment, things don’t always go exactly to plan. Occasional errors and near misses happen. It’s how we learn from them that really matters and these moments can become valuable opportunities for improvement. This webinar builds on the first QI session and explores how reflective practice, significant event audits, and root cause analysis can help us strengthen systems.
By fostering a supportive learning culture, we can improve team confidence, service quality, and outcomes for animals and customers.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Wednesday.

12/03/2026

Join us this lunchtime (Thurs 12 March) for our next LIVE AMTRA CPD Academy webinar: Ef FEC tive dung sampling and testing with Nerys Wright of the Sheep Consultancy - 12:30-13:30 - https://lnkd.in/eRVTvWmD

Faecal Egg Counting is the backbone of responsible prescribing and an important step to reducing the inappropriate use of anthelmintics and thus slowing the development of resistance. Sampling correctly is essential to ensure accurate and reliable results. Join Sheep Consultant, Nerys Wright, as she walks through the dos and don’ts of dung collection and testing for parasitic eggs, how to use results to inform prescribing decisions and advice in line with SCOPS principles, and good SQP practice.

26/02/2026

Don't forget to join us this afternoon for our latest CPD Academy Webinar. All the details you need are below. 👇👇👇

24/02/2026

📣 Join us this Thursday (26 Feb, 14:00–15:00) as we welcome back David Charles to the AMTRA CPD Academy!
🎥 David will be delivering a LIVE webinar on:
🐑 Vaccinology, lameness in sheep and the vital role SQP's play in sheep lameness control
👉 Click here to attend: www.amtra.org.uk/AcademyDates
Can’t make it live? No worries! 😊
📼 The recording will be available in the AMTRA CPD Academy shortly after the session.