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Nominate now for young poultry vet of the year
International award in recognition of outstanding contribution

The World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) has opened its nominations for the Young Veterinarian of the Year 2013 Award.

Now in its second year, the winner is open to qualified poultry veterinarians who are under the age of 35 on 1 January 2013.

The winner will receive US$5,000 towards attending international scientific or continued professional education meetings of their choice.

WVPA President Dr Trevor Bagust, said: "WVPA is looking for someone who not only displays a commitment to bird health and customer care, but someone who goes above and beyond and demonstrates a real passion for the poultry industry.”

A panel of global poultry experts will judge the award and will determine the winner by May. The award will be presented at the XVIII Congress of the World Veterinary Poultry Association, Nantes, in August.

Nominees/applicants are asked to write, in 500 words or less, why they believe they should win the award, demonstrating their role and achievements in the industry.

Click here to nominate before the deadline on February 28.

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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