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Nominations open for Golden Jubilee award
Sue Badger winner of the award in 2012.
Sue Badger winner of the award in 2012.

"Exceptional contribution" to be recognised by RCVS

An annual award, which recognises a veterinary nurse who has made and outstanding contribution to the profession, is now open for nominations.

The RCVS Veterinary Nursing Golden Jubilee Award was launched in 2011 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first RCVS veterinary nursing training scheme.

Jean Turner was the first recipient of the award, followed by Sue Badger in 2012.

Unfortunately the college did not receive any nominations last year and so was unable to present the award.
 
The RCVS is looking for nominees who have made an exceptional contribution to the profession, animal welfare or patient care - whether in clinical practice, education, research or politics. Nominees can be registered or listed veterinary nurses, veterinary surgeons or lay people.
 
Kathy Kissick, Chair of VN Council, said: “With this award we are looking for someone who can be an excellent ambassador for the veterinary nursing profession; who has made a real and substantial difference to the profession; and who can raise its profile and fight its corner.
 
“I would urge all those who are passionate about the profession and its future to put forward someone who they think is deserving of this honour.”

Nominations can be made until May 1. Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.rcvs.org.uk/goldenjubilee which also features a video of Kathy Kissick talking about the importance of the award.

Alternatively, you can view the video on www.youtube.com/rcvsvideos
 
The nominators must be registered/listed veterinary nurses or veterinary surgeons but the two additional proposers can be lay people.
 
For further information about the award please contact Annette Amato, deputy head of veterinary nursing, on 020 7202 0713 or email a.amato@rcvs.org.uk.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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