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Vet Futures Report launched at London Vet Show
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BVA president Sean Wensley said: "When we launched Vet Futures our aim was to engage the veterinary profession and wider veterinary team in discussion about where we want to be in 15 years' time."
Provides a summary of ambitions and recommendations
 
"A profession in charge of its future". That is the vision set out by the Vet Futures Report which was launched today (20 November) at the London Vet Show.

Vet Futures is a joint project between the BVA and the RCVS which considers issues facing the future of the veterinary profession. Over the last 12 months the project has undertaken extensive research with veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, members of the wider veterinary team, pet owners, key stakeholders and the general public.

Vet Futures reached out to the veterinary profession through news, guest blogs, polls, surveys and roadshows. From that feedback - along with research and evidence - six major themes emerged and the Vet Futures Report sets out clear ambitions and recommendations under each theme: animal health and welfare; veterinary professionals'  wider role in society; health and well-being; diverse and rewarding careers; sustainable businesses and user-focussed services; and leadership.

Speaking ahead of the launch, BVA president Sean Wensley said: "When we launched Vet Futures our aim was to engage the veterinary profession and wider veterinary team in discussion about where we want to be in 15 years' time, and understand what we need to do, collectively and as individuals, to get there.

"Since then we have seen a fantastic level of engagement and an enormous amount of work has gone into putting together a report that is ambitions for our future and we are very excited about presenting it."

RCVS president Bradey Viner added: "Ultimately we all want a profession that is confident in itself and one in which members are proud to call themselves veterinary surgeons.

"Our research, discussions and debates have helped us set out a very clear list of ambitions and recommendations that we are looking forward to sharing with our colleagues on the veterinary team, and others with an interest in our future. The next stages will be turning those recommendations into actions and we hope everyone will want to play their part."

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.