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Voting opens for BVA regional representatives
The results of the election will be announced on 19 February 2020.

Members encouraged to vote to have their voice heard

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced that voting is now open for three new regional representatives to represent the views of veterinary surgeons in their area to BVA’s council.

There are two candidates in the East Midlands, West Midlands and Wales respectively. Members in these areas are encouraged to vote for their preferred candidate to serve on Council for a three-year term.

Regional representatives provide vital insight in the activities of the Council. Representing members views on matters of veterinary policy and informing BVA’s Policy Committee.

BVA president Daniella Dos Santos said: “With an increasingly complex veterinary landscape, and wide range of issues and potential outcomes for animal health and welfare and the veterinary profession it’s essential that members have the best person to represent them at the highest level within BVA. I’d encourage everyone who’s eligible to vote to take this opportunity to elect someone who can be a strong voice for vets in their region.”

Voting closes at 5pm on 17 February and the results will be announced on 19 February. Candidate biographies and voting instructions are available on BVA’s website.

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.