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Nominate your Vet Nurse of the Year!
Blue Cross urging nominations for the VN award

Nominations are being called for the Veterinary Nurse of the Year 2012 award, which will be presented at the BVNA annual Congress in Telford in October.

The award aims to recognise the dedication of veterinary nurses who care for sick and injured animals, educate the public about responsible pet owernship and improve the welfare of pets in their community.

The Blue Cross, a charity which helps abandoned, ill and injured pets, is urging everyone to nominate a candidate whom they consider deserves the award.

Last year's winner was Terri-Ann Corbett who said of winning the award: "Not only is it touching but such a great privilege, it really is a once in a lifetime achievement."

The deadline for nominations is 17 August. To nominate a veterinary nurse, click here.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk