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New BVA president elected
Working together will be the theme of John Fishwick's  presidential year.
‘Working together’ to be presidential theme 

BVA’s new president has been named as John Fishwick, a senior lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC).

He takes up the role from Gudrun Ravetz, who concluded her presidential year by emphasising that in times of great change, the key to success is small acts of joined-up working by the veterinary family. She will continue in the BVA team as senior vice president.

Mr Fishwick said he was “honoured” to represent BVA members.

“I am constantly inspired by the tenacity and dedication of my colleagues and it is a privilege - particularly during this time of professional, social and political upheaval - to be so involved in a profession that is pivotal to animal health, welfare and protecting human health too.

“I am very much looking forward to the opportunities, and challenges, of the year ahead and the potential of the veterinary team if we all work together.”

Working together will be the theme of his presidential year, building on the ‘Team Vet’ campaign launched earlier this year by the BVA and BVNA. The initiative champions the value of the veterinary team, encouraging support within the veterinary family, particularly as we approach the UK’s exit from the EU.

At BVA Member’s Day (21 September), the BVA and BVNA signed a memorandum of understanding to stress the importance of joint working by the two professions.

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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.