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All smiles at the end of VN Week!
We are reaching the end of National Veterinary Nursing Week


As we approach the end of another successful National Veterinary Nursing Week, nurses all round the country have been promoting their profession by getting involved with their communities.

The BVNA predicted this year's event would be the biggest ever, as nurses had lots to celebrate and promote with their recent 50th anniversary. They proved right in their predictions with nurses and veterinary practices up and down the country organising a wide range of events.

Many practices got themselves outside by organising free pet health checks in their local parks.  For example, Hunters Bar Veterinary Clinic in Sheffield, set up mini nurse clinic stands in the middle of picturesque Endliffe park.

Others got quirky and decided to make their event a fun party for all.  For example, the New Era Vets in Jersey, have organised a Mad Hatters Tea Party... 
For the final day of the week they plan to have music, barbecues and a mad hat competition for children!

No matter how you have set out your veterinary nursing day, it is sure to educate the public on the veterinary nurse's role and thus, truly promote the nursing profession within the industry.

Roll on next year!

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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.