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Winners of BVA Awards announced
Caroline Gillespie, award winner
Awards presented at Congress last night

The winners of the prestigious BVA awards were announced last night and presented with their awards at BVA Congress, currently taking place at the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool.

The awards went to:
  • The Trevor Blackburn Award - Professor Brian Perry
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to animal health and welfare in Africa, Asia and Latin America, the impact of his work in fostering the integration of veterinary epidemiology with agricultural economics, and his personal commitment to poverty alleviation by tackling diseases of global significance.

  • The Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal - Professor Michael Thrusfield.
Awarded for his immense contributions to the advancement of knowledge in veterinary science, especially epidemiology.

  • Chiron Award - Professor A R (Bob) Mitchell
In recognition of a truly outstanding contribution to both veterinary and human medical science over a long and distinguished career.

  • Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship Travel Award for 2012:
- Caroline Gillespie (University of Cambridge Veterinary School)
Awarded for her study on western performance horses in California

- Emily Jeannes (University of Liverpool Veterinary School)
Awarded for her investigation of Toxocara canis in dogs in Sri Lanka

  • BVA Overseas Travel Award:
- Anna Frykfors von Hekkel (Royal Veterinary College)
For an evaluation of the diet and body condition score of two captive elephant populations in Sri Lanka

- Emily Jeannes (University of Liverpool Veterinary School)
As above, awarded for her investigation of Toxocara canis in dogs in Sri Lanka.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com