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Veterinary nursing consultation reminder
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The consultation is due to close on November 30.
Time is running out to have your say on all aspects of veterinary nurse training

Nurses, veterinary surgeons, practice managers and others with an interest in the profession are being reminded to give their views in the Central Qualifications (CQ) Veterinary Nursing Consultation 2014, which is due to close on November 30.

The examination board and awarding organisation is conducting a consultation on all aspects of veterinary nurse training, qualifications and employment to help ensure that graduating students have the knowledge, competence and day one skills necessary for a successful career in veterinary nursing.

CQ is seeking the view of everyone with an interest in veterinary nursing and in particular is asking for views on the following:

    ▪    Content of the veterinary nursing syllabus
    ▪    Standards of examinations and assessments
    ▪    Duration of training programmes
    ▪    Practical competencies and day one skills required by employers
    ▪    Training practice and placement location requirements
    ▪    The role of step up qualifications
    ▪    Routes of entry to veterinary nursing
    ▪    Advanced / postgraduate qualifications and further training options for veterinary nurses
    ▪    Pathways for existing non-qualified nursing assistants
    ▪    Accessibility of training
    ▪    Employability

The feedback from the consultation will be used to maintain the quality and standards of veterinary nurse training, as well as set the standard for CQ's postgraduate qualification.

For further information or to submit your views, write to VN Consultation, Central Qualifications, Elmtree Business Park Elmswell IP30 9HR, e-mail vnconsultation@cqual.org or visit www.cqual.org to download a consultation form. 

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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.