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In pictures: CQ graduation 2016

New veterinary nurses celebrate at special graduation ceremony in London

New graduates collect their scrolls
Newly qualified veterinary nurses enjoyed a special celebration of their achievements at London's Central Hall.

 
A special ceremony was held in Westminster this month to mark the graduation of 39 new veterinary nurses from Central Qualifications (CQ). Accompanied by their families and friends, new graduates celebrated their achievements at Central Hall in London on 11 June.


Mark Evans
TV vet and animal welfare advocate, Mark Evans, gave an inspirational keynote speech, urging nurses to seize opportunities and never underestimate their value.


cq audience
The ceremony was attended by graduates and their friends and families, as they celebrated the beginning of their journeys in the profession.


BVNA past and current presidents
Current BVNA president Sam Morgan and past president Fiona Andrew attended the graduation (right and far right).


graduate will scroll and badge
Graduates collected a special scroll and badge to commemorate their achievements.


Martin Barrow, CQ chair of governors
Chair of CQ governors, Martin Barrow, said: "Today is about recognising the hard work and achievements of our graduates, and wishing them the very best in their veterinary nursing careers."


group photo
Keynote speaker Mark Evans told the new graduates: "This is your time to fly. What a great time to be taking off!"

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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.