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Resource hub launched for graduate vets
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“We really recognise that new graduates need to look after themselves in their own personal and professional development” – Carl Gorman.

The BSAVA’s new hub includes lectures, webinars, and case examples.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has launched a new set of resources to support graduate veterinary surgeons during the first few years of their career.

The BSAVA Graduate Resource Hub is designed to increase the confidence and competence of new veterinary surgeons embarking on their first jobs. The content has been selected to help them brush up on guidelines and best practice, as well as gaining tips and insights on topics ranging from clinical skills to personal wellbeing.

Resources on the platform include BSAVA Congress lectures, webinars, and chapters from manuals. In total there are more than 400 individual resources.

Carl Gorman, president of the BSAVA, said: “Graduates will have access to a whole range of case examples, and resources which can help them to be prepared when they see those consultations for the first time, but can also provide discussion points for conferring with senior colleagues and peers, and it will also help them to develop their VetGDP portfolios and EPA’s.”

The hub, which is free to BSAVA members who are in their first, second or third year after graduation, also features a community forum for asking questions, discussing topics, and connecting with peers.

Dr Gorman added: “There is also a comprehensive range of non-clinical material. We really recognise that new graduates need to look after themselves in their own personal and professional development. We need them to be confident and to enjoy their start in practice life.”

The hub can be accessed via the online BSAVA Library.

 

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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.