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A day to celebrate for CQ graduates
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CQ's annual ceremony celebrates the achievements of its newly graduated veterinary nurses.
Newly qualified veterinary nurses enjoy special ceremony

The latest cohort of veterinary nurses to graduate from Central Qualifications (CQ) celebrated their achievements in style last weekend, attending a special ceremony in central London.

Taking place at Central Hall in Westminster, the ceremony was attended by more than 130 people. Among these were 28 graduates, who each received a badge and scroll.

Guests also enjoyed an inspirational talk from Benjamin Mee, the author of best-selling book We Bought a Zoo.

Benjamin described how he came to be the owner of Dartmoor Zoo after he and his family came across a wildlife park in huge financial difficulties, which could have resulted in the animals being euthanised if a buyer had not been found.

By the following year, Benjamin had saved the animals and managed to re-open the zoo, but he faced many challenges including the return of his wife's brain tumour, which was sadly terminal.

We Bought a Zoo has since been made into a film of the same title and Ben is now a motivational speaker. He gives talks on overcoming life's challenges, encouraging people not to give up.

The annual graduation ceremony was the second to be hosted by CQ. It recognises the achievements of veterinary nurses who have qualified with the awarding body in the previous 12 months.

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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.