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CQ Graduation and Awards Ceremony 2023 in pictures

Learners celebrated success at the ceremony in London.

The Central Qualifications Graduation and Awards Ceremony was held on Saturday, 3 June at Central Hall in Westminster. Best-selling author, farmer and television presenter Adam Henson delivered the keynote speech and presented graduating veterinary nurses with ceremonial scrolls, while their families and friends looked on. 

Jacqui Garret welcoming graduates to ceremony
CQ director Jacqui Garret welcoming everyone to the event.

 
Graduates attending the ceremony
Learners who have recently achieved the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and Diploma for Veterinary Nurse Assistants attended from CQ training centres around the UK.



Adam Henson and Martin Barrow ith graduates
Graduates with Adam Henson and CQ chair of governors Martin Barrow.


Adam Henson presenting award
Winners of the Veterinary Nursing Educator Awards 2023 were announced at the ceremony. This year’s winners were Helen Clarke from Myerscough College and Nicola Newman from Plumpton College. Representatives of the winners received the awards on their behalf.


Adam Henson presenting an award
The awards recognise the hard work and commitment of all staff who support students studying for veterinary nursing qualifications, as well as acknowledging their talents, skills and dedication to veterinary nurse training.

 

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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.