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Vet Futures Report launched at London Vet Show
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BVA president Sean Wensley said: "When we launched Vet Futures our aim was to engage the veterinary profession and wider veterinary team in discussion about where we want to be in 15 years' time."
Provides a summary of ambitions and recommendations
 
"A profession in charge of its future". That is the vision set out by the Vet Futures Report which was launched today (20 November) at the London Vet Show.

Vet Futures is a joint project between the BVA and the RCVS which considers issues facing the future of the veterinary profession. Over the last 12 months the project has undertaken extensive research with veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, members of the wider veterinary team, pet owners, key stakeholders and the general public.

Vet Futures reached out to the veterinary profession through news, guest blogs, polls, surveys and roadshows. From that feedback - along with research and evidence - six major themes emerged and the Vet Futures Report sets out clear ambitions and recommendations under each theme: animal health and welfare; veterinary professionals'  wider role in society; health and well-being; diverse and rewarding careers; sustainable businesses and user-focussed services; and leadership.

Speaking ahead of the launch, BVA president Sean Wensley said: "When we launched Vet Futures our aim was to engage the veterinary profession and wider veterinary team in discussion about where we want to be in 15 years' time, and understand what we need to do, collectively and as individuals, to get there.

"Since then we have seen a fantastic level of engagement and an enormous amount of work has gone into putting together a report that is ambitions for our future and we are very excited about presenting it."

RCVS president Bradey Viner added: "Ultimately we all want a profession that is confident in itself and one in which members are proud to call themselves veterinary surgeons.

"Our research, discussions and debates have helped us set out a very clear list of ambitions and recommendations that we are looking forward to sharing with our colleagues on the veterinary team, and others with an interest in our future. The next stages will be turning those recommendations into actions and we hope everyone will want to play their part."

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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.