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Vet nurses invited to discuss future of profession
A report will be produced once the events series is over.
Veterinary Nursing Vision events planned for September and October.

A series of events looking at the future of veterinary nursing is set to visit Monmouthshire and London in the coming weeks as well as hosting online sessions.

The Veterinary Nursing Vision events, supported by VN Futures, bring together veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses to discuss what the future of the profession should look like.

The upcoming events will be held at Coleg Gwent, Usk Campus, Usk, Monmouthshire on 24 September and at Hello Vets, London on 2 October. Two online events are also scheduled for 26 September and 15 October.

Six in-person events have already taken place at at VN Council, VMG Congress, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise in Belfast, the Veterinary Nursing Education Committee, Scotland’s Rural College, and Harper Adams University. An online event has also been held for educators.

After the series of events is over, a report will be product outlining the discussions' themes and the next steps.

Jill Macdonald, VN Futures Project Lead, said: “So far, all the events have been very well received, and it is hugely promising to see how positive, enthusiastic, and open to thinking outside of the box the attendees have been.

“The discussions have been fruitful and varied, but there are definitely some common themes emerging. These are namely the need for improved training and utilisation of patient care assistants; the development of advanced practitioner and prescriber roles; and, increased team cohesion, empowerment, and support, including improved recognition for all members of the veterinary team.”

Information on signing up for the events can be found on the VN Vision events page.

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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.