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BVNA delighted to announce new member
Mrs Debbie Gray BSc (Hons) RVN Cert Ed MIfL MBVNA
New Education Development Coordinator appointed

Mrs Debbie Gray BSc (Hons) RVN Cert Ed MIfL MBVNA has been appointed by the British Veterinary Nursing Association as Education Development Coordinator and will commence her new role on the 28th August.

Mrs Gray will be working at BVNA headquarters in Harlow and her role will encompass liaising with BVNA Council on the development of new initiatives for veterinary nursing CPD, overseeing existing projects and working alongside current Education Manager, Lisa Brett.  Debbie has considerable experience in education having been employed as a BSc Veterinary Nursing Lecturer by The College of Animal Welfare and more recently a lecturer at Oaklands College in Hertfordshire.

BVNA President, Claire Fraser, commented on the new appointment: "In this time of great change for the veterinary nurse, it is imperative that the BVNA provides its members, and other members of the veterinary nursing profession, access to a wider range of high quality and affordable CPD, to ensure professional development can continue.  And so, by appointing Debbie Gray as our new Education Development Co-ordinator, she is able to bring her experience and knowledge to the BVNA, and help continue to raise the standards of CPD provision".   

BVNA members will have the opportunity to meet their new member at the forthcoming BVNA Congress in Telford held between Friday 5th and Sunday 7th October.

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 A nationwide roadshow offering free, personalised parasite risk assessments and flea and tick checks will be visiting popular dog events across the UK.

The All About Dogs shows in Norfolk and Knebworth, will be among the first events to host MSD Animal Health's Big Parasite Check campaign, which aims to address common misconceptions and highlight the importance of year-round parasite protection.

A total of six dog-friendly events will feature the free clinics from summer through to winter. Full roadshow dates and locations are available on The Big Parasite Check map or through your local MSD Animal Health Representative.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'