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Equine vets share heartfelt declarations in new campaign
The campaign was launched to help equine vets focus on the many positives of their career.

Online videos capture the essence of the many delights of the job

More than 100 equine vets have responded to BEVA’s #Ilovebeinganequinevet campaign by uploading videos about what’s great about the profession.

Researchers, scientists, ambulatory vets and leading surgeons have all embraced the campaign, launched by BEVA president Jon Pycock. From heartfelt declarations to witty vignettes, the videos capture the essence of the many delights of the job.

“I’ve been bowled over by the response we have had to #ilovebeinganequinevet,” said Mr Pycock. “It’s a phenomenal way to remember and celebrate the many the great things about our profession. Yes, it’s a job but it really seems that many of us do it for the love too!”

The campaign was launched to help equine vets focus on the many positives of their career. So far, more than 100 videos have been uploaded with around 35,000 minutes viewed.

With videos being shared across BEVA’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, the BEVA is encouraging more vets to get involved. If you would like to upload a video about what you love most about being an equine vet, visit the BEVA Congress website for details.

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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.