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VPMA celebrates 21st birthday
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Helen Sanderson said she was keen to acknowledge the contribution made to the association by the former presidents.

Presidents past and present gather for anniversary dinner

Past presidents of the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) joined the current president recently for a dinner to mark the 21st anniversary of the organisation.

The evening, held at the Il Convivio restaurant in London, saw members of the VPMA council join a group of past presidents, some founding members of the association, for the birthday celebrations.

Current VPMA president Helen Sanderson said she was keen to acknowledge the contribution made to the association by the former presidents, many of whom are still prominent in the management world today.

“I’d like to say a heartfelt thank-you to our past presidents in guiding the VPMA towards this important anniversary.
As well as leading our association, they have actively driven the evolution of practice management as a profession.

"Much of the knowledge that we draw on day-to-day in our role as practice managers has come directly from them and we are grateful for their generosity in sharing their wisdom over the years.”

The association has grown from tiny beginnings to over 800 members, with membership available to anyone with an interest in veterinary practice management and knowledge disseminated through regional meetings and forums.

The VPMA, together with the Society for Practising Veterinary Surgeons, will hold its annual business and management congress in January 2015, where non-members are also welcome. 

Image courtesy of the VPMA

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.