A SERIES of free webinars are set to be launched, with the first one tonight looking into the world of veterinary and animal science.

Following the success of a series of free webinars at the tail end of 2020, the Melplash Agricultural Society will be launching a new series this year.

The first, ‘Perspectives on Veterinary Practice – Past, Present & Future’, is today (Thursday) from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Nigel Jones, president of the Melplash Agricultural Society, said: “It is set to be a unique opportunity to find out about what has and is going on in the world of veterinary and animal science.

"We look forward to welcoming panelists from three local veterinary practices covering small animal, large animal and equine."

Mr Jones will be the host for the event, which will feature such panelists as Peter Aitken, veterinary surgeon and founder of Dorset Equine Veterinary Services, Phil Boyer, veterinary surgeon at Kingfisher Veterinary Practice and Alastair Hayton, veterinary surgeon and director of Synergy Farm Health.

To register, visit the Melplash Agricultural Society’s page on www.eventbrite.co.uk