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BVA’s Photographer of the Year finalists revealed

The competition showcases vets’ lives, animals they care for and wildlife they encounter.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the nine finalists in its Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023 competition. There are three categories in the competition which aim to showcase the day-to-day lives of veterinarians, their colleagues, the animals they care for, and wildlife they encounter.

The winners will be selected by judges Malcolm Morley (BVA president), Cat Henstridge (veterinary surgeon and social media influencer), and Sue Emmerton (iM3 Sales Manager).

On behalf of all three judges, Malcolm Morley said: “Judging this competition has been genuinely both extremely enjoyable and really difficult. The entries this year have absolutely surpassed expectations and the level of talent on display is amazing. However, the photographs we have chosen are all well worthy of being finalists. From photos that made us laugh out loud, to others that made some of us feel close to tears, they evoked a range of emotions, but we were also impressed by the quality of the images, the creativity of the photographers and the composition of the photos, as well as the stories behind the lens."

A selection of the finalists' photographs are shown below. All nine will be displayed at BVA Live in May, where delegates can vote for their favourite in the 'People's Choice' award. The winner of this award will be announced in the weeks following the event. The overall winners will be announced at a prize giving ceremony at BVA Live.

 
'Sheep-a-Doodle Do!' by Charlotte Clough


'#Colostrumisgold' by Sophie Aylett


'A Gentle Touch' by Sam Price


'Mopping the Brow' by Justyn Loveridge


'Jumping for Joy' by Sam Price
 
 
'Roe Buck Running' by Jenny Grewal
 

 

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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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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.