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BVNA 2016 bursaries open to applications
Veterinary nurses looking for help to fund their training or CPD can now apply for the BVNA’s range of bursary schemes.
Veterinary nurses can apply until 31 May

Veterinary nurses looking for help to fund their training or CPD can now apply for the BVNA’s range of bursary schemes.

Applications for the 2016 bursaries are open until the 31 May 2016 and include:

The BVNA Educational Bursary, which offers up to £500 for veterinary nurses or students in training or furthering their veterinary nursing education.

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Bursary, which provides a fund of £3,000 to help defray the costs of veterinary nurse training. These costs may be course fees or other costs of an educational nature.

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Degree Bursary, where an amount of £3,000 is available for one degree student. This will be distributed equally over a period of three years to help with the costs associated with training. Again, these costs may be course fees, or other costs of an educational nature.

To find out more about the bursaries and to apply, visit www.bvna.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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.