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CQ holds its first graduation ceremony
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Bob Champion MBE gave an inspirational speech about winning the 1981 Grand National and his fight against testicular cancer.
Bob Champion MBE presents scrolls to DipVN graduates

Awarding body Central Qualifications (CQ) hosted its first graduation ceremony for the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipVN), welcoming Bob Champion MBE as guest of honour.

For the first time, graduates will be able to use the post-nominals DipVN in recognition of their achievements. CQ is also the first independent awarding body to offer a veterinary nursing qualification.

The landmark event was held at the historic Central Hall in Westminster. Guests were afforded spectacular views of Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

Veterinary nurses at the event represented more than 250 years of combined service.
Now a well-known film location, the venue hosted the inaugural meeting of the United Nations in 1946. It was also the meeting place of the Suffragettes in 1914 as they campaigned for votes for women.

New graduates were welcomed to the list of qualified veterinary nurses alongside their family, friends, the BVNA vice-president, CQ, Abbeydale Vetlink, the Central College of Animal Studies and Bridgwater College.

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For the first time, graduates will be able to use the post-nominals DipVN.
Bob Champion, winner of the 1981 Grand National, gave an inspirational speech on his determination to succeed and his battle against testicular cancer.

Guests were given an insight into his training and perseverance, including amusing anecdotes about his upbringing and the knocks and bruises he has experienced during his life. Bob also gave everyone an insight into horse racing, the making of the film Champions about his Grand National win and his work setting up the Bob Champion Cancer Trust.

Bob and CQ director Jacqui Garrett presented graduates with the new CQ DipVN badge and a commemorative scroll. Martin Barrow, the awarding body's chair of governors, praised the sterling work of veterinary nurses and their role at the heart of the practice.

Veterinary nurses attending the event represented more than 250 years of combined service to animal welfare and nursing.

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."