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Animal behaviour courses on show at BSAVA
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Animal behaviourists Loni Loftus and Karen Wild on-hand to answer delegates' questions

Central College of Animal Studies is welcoming veterinary surgeons, nurses and behaviourists to come along to their stand at the forthcoming BSAVA Congress to discuss the newly available behaviour qualifications – from the Diploma in Companion Animal Training through to the Professional Diploma in Clinical Animal Behaviour.

Veterinary surgeons, nurses and behaviourists welcomed to discuss newly available behaviour qualifications
Delegates can explore the content of the courses with Central College staff and gather more information as to how to offer behaviour consultation in their practice.

Those responsible for professional development and training in practice are also encouraged to discuss working in partnership with Central College to develop tailored and comprehensive training programmes for their team.

Loni Loftus
Loni Loftus

As well as showcasing our animal behaviour courses, Central College staff will be available to discuss a range of veterinary nursing training programmes, including the Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants, the Diploma in Animal Nursing and the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.

To book an appointment with a Central College representative at BSAVA Congress to discuss animal behaviour courses, veterinary nursing training or CPD events in more detail, please call 01359 243405 or email enquiries@ccoas.org.uk

For more information about Central College of Animal Studies, visit www.ccoas.org.uk

 

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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.