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BVNA honoured for sustainability efforts
“We are hoping to lead by example so that other veterinary nurses will be inspired to think about what they do at their practice" - Alex Taylor, BVNA president.
Organisation scoops Investors in the Environment award. 

The BVNA has reaffirmed its commitment to improving sustainability after winning an award for the steps it has already taken to reduce its carbon footprint.

The Organisation has been awarded the Bronze certificate from Investors in the Environment (IIE), a national environmental accreditation scheme that aims to help organisations save money, reduce their impact on the environment, and get promoted for their green credentials.

Since registering with the IIE scheme in 2020, BVNA has reduced its in-person meetings from six a year to two in-person and four virtual and has consequently slashed its carbon emissions by half.

“This has been a real team effort; growing every single BVNA team members awareness of the impact we each have as an individual when it comes to being environmentally sustainable,” said BVNA’s senior vice president, Jo Oakden. “This is just the start as we will continue to be involved with driving environmental sustainability forward and encouraging our members to do the same.’

BVNA president Alex Taylor, whose theme this year is resilience, confirmed the Organisation’s commitment to continue the good work. She said: “I am incredibly proud that the BVNA has achieved the Investors in the Environment Bronze Certificate. We have put lots of measures in place to reduce our carbon footprint and improve sustainability here at the BVNA and it has paid off.

“Senior vice president Jo Oakden has led the way with her 2020-2021 theme of ‘sustainability’, and as a result, we will endeavour to continue to learn and improve in any way we can to improve how sustainable we are as an association. I would like to thank our office and accounts manager Angela Mariconda, who has put so much effort into driving change at the BVNA so that we achieved this accreditation.”

She added: “We are hoping to lead by example so that other veterinary nurses will be inspired to think about what they do at their practice, how it might affect the environment and then look at different ways to improve environmental sustainability, which is something we all need to be mindful of."

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.