Vici Gower VN from Essex-based Wylie Veterinary Centre and Derek Attridge from Greensands Vets in Woburn Sands emerged as the victors in a veterinary bake-off organised by Virbac as part of a parasitology CPD event held in London earlier this month.

The day included a number of CPD sessions on parasitology from ESCCAP board member Dr Hany Elsheikha, Associate Professor of Veterinary Parasitology at Nottingham University. In between, delegates were put through their paces by former Bake-off winner, Nancy Birtwhistle, after which there was a competition which Derek and Vici won with their pet- and parasite-themed cup-cakes.

Josien Woolmer, Virbac Senior Territory Manager, said: "Awareness and knowledge of parasite diseases in companion animals is increasing both in Europe and in the UK so it’s more important than ever that veterinary professionals are kept up to date with the latest developments.  With the start of the 2016 series only weeks away, we thought we’d ‘spice up’ this CPD session by inviting delegates to show Nancy their baking skills.  We also asked them to show creativity in carrying the pets and parasites theme across to their cup-cakes and they certainly rose to this challenge!"

Picture shows: Monique Noronha MRCVS from the Park Veterinary Centre in Watford with some of her creations.

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