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BVA Council seeks regional representatives
The BVA is seeking five new regional representatives to represent members' views at Council meetings.
Opportunities are available in the North West, South West, South East, East of England and Scotland.

The BVA has announced that it is looking for five new regional representatives. The representatives will speak on behalf of vets from those regions and represent their views to BVA Council.

Opportunities are available in the North West, South West, South East, East of England and Scotland. Representatives from all sectors of the veterinary profession are encouraged to apply, but candidates must be based in that geographical region.

Applicants will need to be able to commit time to gather member's views and represent them at four BVA Council meetings. The role is for three years, and representatives will receive a free membership for the duration of their term with expenses paid.

James Russell, BVA President, said: “BVA Council is a cornerstone of how we form policy on animal health and welfare and achieve our mission as the leading body representing, supporting and championing the whole UK veterinary profession. Our regional representatives play an essential role, contributing to our horizon scanning and future planning, and helping to inform BVA’s Policy Committee.

“In a complex veterinary landscape, with a diverse and wide range of issues relating to animal health and welfare, the workforce and veterinary education, it’s essential that members have the best person to represent them within BVA.”

Outgoing BVA North-west regional representative, Steph Walsh, added: “Having been a BVA member on and off since graduation, I was delighted when I succeeded in becoming rep, everyone was so welcoming and friendly, and everyone's contributions to discussions were welcomed and listened to.

“I found being on BVA council really rewarding, to play even a small part in the amazing policies produced and work done for the benefit of the whole profession and animal welfare. I highly recommend volunteering for Council.”

For more information about becoming a representative in your area, visit the BVA website. Nominations close at 9 am on Monday, 30 November.

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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.