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BVNA Congress Underway!
CQ Chocolate Fountain.
The 38th annual BVNA Congress continues today with hundreds of delegates streaming in.

Kettering has become the centre of the veterinary nursing world today, as hundreds of delegates attend the 38th annual congress of the BVNA.

Featuring a great range of lectures and an extensive exhibition of companies from all over the UK, this year's congress is offering a thorough CPD programme over three days for every veterinary nurse, from student to specialised nurses such as equine nurses to nurse educators.

The exhibition hall has over a hundred exhibitors, ranging from the BVNA's charity of the year, The Cinnamon Trust, to pets suppliers such as James Wellbeloved to services such as Central Veterinary Services.

Of particular popularity so far has been the Central Qualifications stand which has caused a riot during breaks when delegates have swarmed the chocolate fountain.

"It has been overwhelming!" said Jacqui Garrett, Director of CQ.

Today will see lectures, workshops and exhibition continuing, crowned by a 'Musical-Mania' ball in the evening.

BVNA Congress runs until Sunday 9th October at Kettering Conference Centre in Northamptonshire.

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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.