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BVNA Congress 2023 tickets go on sale
The BVNA Congress was first held in 1973.

This year’s congress will mark 50 years since the first one.

Tickets have gone on sale for this year’s BVNA Congress, which be held at Telford International Centre from Friday, 6 October to Sunday, 8 October 2023.

The BVNA Congress was first held in 1973 and the annual event is still going strong 50 years later. The milestone anniversary will be celebrated during this year's event.

The theme for this year is ‘Empowerment’ and the event will aim to inspire delegates to make positive changes to their veterinary nursing practice.  

There will be the regular presentation of the BVNA bursaries and BVNA awards, as well as lecture streams including:

  • Advanced nursing (medical and surgical)
  • Anaesthesia and analgesia
  • Nursing the feline patient
  • Care for the geriatric patient
  • Exotics & zoo nursing
  • Equine
  • Student

This year the congress will be in-person only, unlike the last two hybrid congresses during which lectures were live-streamed and special events were organised for those attending remotely. Recordings of this year's lectures will subsequently be made available after the event for registered delegates.

BVNA president Charlotte Pace said: “BVNA are so excited to welcome the veterinary nursing profession back to our Congress in 2023. Not only is this a regular highlight on the veterinary nursing calendar, but celebrating our milestone 50th year will make this event even more special.
 
“The scientific programme provides a great variety of lectures and workshops – and I’m especially looking forward to the Cardiology lectures and Empowerment stream. Make sure you join us for the Fringe events across the weekend including those delivered by VNFutures – here you will have the opportunity to lead the conversation on what matters to you and the veterinary nursing profession.
 
“Finally, BVNA Congress also provides the perfect space to unwind and catch up with colleagues and friends – whether you’re networking in the exhibition, or joining us for either of our fabulous social events. We can’t wait to celebrate our extra-special Golden year with you!”

 

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.