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BVA Young Vet award opens for entries
The deadline for entries is 28 August.
The search for the next BVA Young Vet of the Year has begun.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has started its search for its next Young Vet of the Year, and is asking veterinary professionals to nominate candidates for the accolade.

The award, sponsored by Zoetis, invites members of the veterinary community to nominate a colleague who is at the beginning of their veterinary career.

Nominees may have provided outstanding care to patients, promoted causes in the sector, supported their clients and colleagues or given back to their community. They may also be chosen for inspiring others in the veterinary community or for their dedication.

The competition is open to any RCVS registered veterinary surgeons who are within the first eight years of their career. They can be nominated by any colleague in the veterinary sector, as well as nominating themselves.

The title comes with a prize package which includes £1,000, a year of free BVA membership, a mentoring/engagement opportunity with Zoetis and career development opportunities such as becoming a BVA ambassador.

The winner will be announced on 16 November at BVA’s black-tie Gala Dinner, which takes place at London Vet Show. The deadline for entries is midnight on 28 August 2023.

BVA junior vice-president Anna Judson said: “Our profession is full of incredible people, who are doing amazing work: vets who give their absolute best every day to give animals exemplary care as well as showing compassion and understanding to their owners. They are doing this fantastic work against a challenging, highly-pressured backdrop of workforce shortages, a cost-of-living crisis and the climate crisis.
 
“However, our vets, including vets in the early stages of their career, consistently step up to the challenge and I’m so proud to be part of this profession. Now is the time to celebrate these young vets, who work so hard and deserve to be recognised for the vital roles they play in looking after the health and welfare of animals in the UK.”

Entries can be submitted on the BVA website.

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.