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Have your say on who represents you
BVNA president Kirstie Shield
BVNA president Kirstie Shield encourages motivated nurses to consider running for council.
BVNA urges veterinary nurses to nominate for council elections

The BVNA is calling for veterinary nurses to have their say on who represents them by standing for election to the council or nominating a willing candidate.

President of the BVNA Kirstie Shield said: "BVNA's success depends on a strong council team, as well as our fantastic team of regional coordinators.

"We're looking for professional and motivated veterinary nurses who enjoy getting involved in current issues and can provide a strong commitment to promoting the ideals of the BVNA and the veterinary nursing profession.

"As the only representative association for veterinary nurses in the UK, BVNA Council work for, and on behalf of our members. Come and join us to be part of the contribution towards the future of our profession!"

Both full and student members of the BVNA may stand for election on the council. All nominees will be contacted to ensure they are willing to stand and will be asked to submit a passport-sized photo and brief manifesto.

A list of nominees, their photos and manifestos will be published in the Veterinary Nursing Journal in September and the successful candidates will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, October 14 at the Telford International Centre.

Nomination forms can be found on the BVNA website and emailed to bvna@bvna.co.uk when completed. All forms must be received by no later than April 30.

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk