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BVNA brightens up for Blue Monday
BVNA Council wearing bright colours
"Mental Health Research UK hopes to make a big visual impact on Blue Monday each year."

Campaign aims to raise awareness of mental health issues

BVNA Council donned their brightest items of clothing today (18 January) to help turn 'Blue Monday' into 'Blooming Monday'.

Mental Health Research UK is leading the campaign to help raise awareness of mental health issues.

Blue Monday usually falls on the third week in January and is commonly known as the most depressing day of the year. It comes after Christmas has ended when there is still a long way to go until spring and the weather is often cold, dark and gloomy.

Explaining the reasons behind the campaign, the charity says: "The concept of Mental Health Research UK's campaign is simple; we ask everyone to wear their brightest clothes that day. Even if workplaces usually require sombre attire, we hope that on this one day a year employees will be encouraged to brighten up.

"Mental Health Research UK hopes to make a big visual impact on Blue Monday each year. So on the third Monday in January inject some unexpected colour and joy. Instead of Blue Monday, it will become Blooming Monday! Ditch the greys and drab attire - wear bright clothes for charity on Blue Monday!"

People are also encouraged to donate £2 to Mental Health Research UK; all donations will go towards depression research.

To find out more, visit: http://www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/campaigns-1/read-more-about-blooming-monday

Image courtesy of BVNA

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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.