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Bustling congress winds down
BVNA's 40th annual event draws to a close

An event which has been both inspirational and educational, this year's BVNA Congress - now in its 40th year - has championed the role of the veterinary nurse, as well as providing top quality CPD.

Delegates at this year's bustling event have enjoyed a fantastic and varied scientific programme, covering everything from management to research and critical care.

On top of this, the congress has provided the opportunity to catch up with the latest veterinary products on the market, and network with other veterinary nurses and members of the profession in a relaxed but vibrant setting.

A keynote speech by James Yeates, the chief veterinary officer at the RSPCA, underlined the role that nurses have to play in the development of the veterinary profession as a whole.

In particular, he championed the empathy and communication that veterinary nurses can build with clients, making them a valuable asset when it comes to euthanasia discussions and cases of domestic abuse, for example.

Furthermore, this year's congress saw a number of veterinary nurses honoured for their extraordinary contribution to the profession and excellent client care, with Sarah Reed crowned this year's Veterinary Nurse of the Year.

Lectures throughout the three-day event have covered key topical issues, including recognising and dealing with pet obesity, emerging equine diseases, mental health and addictions in the veterinary profession and a talk on the future of the Practice Standards Scheme, given by RCVS vice-president Jacqui Molyneux.

Yet another hugely successful congress was concluded today with the BVNA's annual general meeting (AGM), which saw junior vice-president Kirstie Shield welcomed as incoming president.

Delegates are now starting to filter off to the final lectures of the day and exhibitors will soon begin the process of packing up and heading home. Having gained truly high quality CPD hours over the past three days, it is safe to say that this year's event will remain in the minds of delegates for many months to come.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.