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BVNA Congress 2023 tickets go on sale
The BVNA Congress was first held in 1973.

This year’s congress will mark 50 years since the first one.

Tickets have gone on sale for this year’s BVNA Congress, which be held at Telford International Centre from Friday, 6 October to Sunday, 8 October 2023.

The BVNA Congress was first held in 1973 and the annual event is still going strong 50 years later. The milestone anniversary will be celebrated during this year's event.

The theme for this year is ‘Empowerment’ and the event will aim to inspire delegates to make positive changes to their veterinary nursing practice.  

There will be the regular presentation of the BVNA bursaries and BVNA awards, as well as lecture streams including:

  • Advanced nursing (medical and surgical)
  • Anaesthesia and analgesia
  • Nursing the feline patient
  • Care for the geriatric patient
  • Exotics & zoo nursing
  • Equine
  • Student

This year the congress will be in-person only, unlike the last two hybrid congresses during which lectures were live-streamed and special events were organised for those attending remotely. Recordings of this year's lectures will subsequently be made available after the event for registered delegates.

BVNA president Charlotte Pace said: “BVNA are so excited to welcome the veterinary nursing profession back to our Congress in 2023. Not only is this a regular highlight on the veterinary nursing calendar, but celebrating our milestone 50th year will make this event even more special.
 
“The scientific programme provides a great variety of lectures and workshops – and I’m especially looking forward to the Cardiology lectures and Empowerment stream. Make sure you join us for the Fringe events across the weekend including those delivered by VNFutures – here you will have the opportunity to lead the conversation on what matters to you and the veterinary nursing profession.
 
“Finally, BVNA Congress also provides the perfect space to unwind and catch up with colleagues and friends – whether you’re networking in the exhibition, or joining us for either of our fabulous social events. We can’t wait to celebrate our extra-special Golden year with you!”

 

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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.