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BVNA nears its 5000th member
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BVNA was formed in March 1965 by a group of voluntary veterinary nurses.
Double celebration during golden jubilee year

As it celebrates its 50th birthday this year, the BVNA is also set to reach another major milestone - its 5000th member.

The organisation, which represents veterinary nurses in the UK, was formed in March 1965 by a group of volunteer nurses who wanted to share their news and offer support to other veterinary nurses.

In its first meeting, the BVNA agreed on its aim - 'to foster and promote the standard of veterinary nursing' - which remains at the heart of the organisation today.

By September 1965, the association had grown its membership to 28 nurses. Now, in its golden jubilee year, it will soon sign up its 5000th member.

To celebrate this milestone, the 5000th member will be awarded lifetime membership and a complimentary day at BVNA Congress.

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.