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BVNA Congress Packed With Exhibitors
Exhibitors from companies all over the UK flock to BVNA Congress.

Delegates attending the BVNA Congress this weekend will be able to visit an extensive exhibition of companies tailored to meet the needs of veterinary nurses.

The Congress features a host of exhibits from companies varying from charities like Dogs Trust and the Blue Cross, to sister associations, such as the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, to service companies, such as Central Veterinary Services.

The new veterinary nursing qualification, the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipVN),  launched by Central Qualifications, will be featured at the exhibition.

Jacqui Garrett, Director of Central Qualifications, commented: "CQ are really excited to have a place at such a vibrant congress, which offers such a great mix of exhibits and lectures."

She added: "We're hoping for lots of visitors!"

BVNA Congress takes place at Kettering Conference Centre, Northamptonshire, from the 7th to the 9th October 2011.

For a floor plan of exhibitions and list of exhibitors, click here.

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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.