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Nominations open for VN of the Year
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BVNA Northern Ireland awaiting suggestions

Nominations for this year's BVNA Northern Ireland Veterinary Nurse of the Year award are now open. The winners will be announced at the gala dinner of the NI BSAVA Congress on 31 May - 1 June, which this year is taking place at the Armagh City Hotel.

There are four categories for which you can nominate - NI Vet Nurse of the Year, NI ANA of the Year, NI Trainee Nurse of the Year and NI Charity Vet Nurse of the Year. The latter award is for the nurse who has made the largest contribution to an animal charity, whether they are employed by one, volunteer, or have been involved in fund raising.

According to the most recent RCVS Survey of the Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing Profession, nurses are on average working longer hours and receiving 30 per cent less pay than their counterparts who have left the profession. Despite this, with their skill, dedication and compassion for pets and clients, veterinary nurses are the back-bone of the practice. These awards offer the chance to recognise the outstanding work of veterinary nurses.

The winner of NI Vet Nurse of the Year will receive a trophy plus £250 worth of gift vouchers, and winners of the other categories will receive £100 worth of gift vouchers. Nominations can be made by vets, practice staff and clients. All nominations must be received by 31 March.

Nomination forms should be displayed in practices and are available from the BVNA, VetNI website and Hill Pet Nutrition (0800 282438).

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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.