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BVNA seeks nominations for 2023 awards
Nomations close on 31 July 2023.
Chance to recognise individuals who are making a difference.

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has opened nominations for this year’s BVNA Award, which will celebrate those who have worked to empower, promote and improve the profession.

The four categories for this year are:

VNJ Writer of the Year Award: for articles published in VNJ which have encouraged discussions, or positive change, or improved clinical standards in practice.

BVNA Vet of the Year: for veterinary surgeons who actively promote and empower nurses.
 
BVNA Equine Vet Nurse of the Year: for equine RVNs who promote excellence in their role to clients and/or colleagues.
 
BVNA Nursing Empowerment Award: for veterinary nurses who promote the VN profession to clients and employees, or who tirelessly promotes others.

All four categories will remain open for nominations until 31 July 2023. The awards ceremony and prize giving will take place at BVNA Congress on Saturday, 7 October 2023.

BVNA president Charlotte Pace said: “At BVNA, we are incredibly excited to announce this year’s four award categories. Our Awards Ceremony at BVNA Congress is a real highlight for us, as it provides a fantastic opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the inspiring work that individuals do. However, even being nominated for an award provides recognition and a real boost to that individual.
 
“Our VNJ Writer of the Year Award makes a return for 2023, but three of this year’s categories are brand new. These new categories reflect and celebrate the wider team dynamic of the veterinary nursing role. We want to recognise the vets who empower veterinary nurses to maximise their role within the vet-led team, plus celebrate the veterinary nurses working in equine practice who whole-heartedly champion their role. Finally, our awards also reflect this year’s theme of Empowerment, to celebrate veterinary nurses who consistently promote their profession and empower others.
 
“Please take five minutes of your time to look at the categories, and nominate a person who you feel deserves to be recognised. We look forward to reading about all the inspiring and empowering individuals who are nominated this year.”

Nominations can be made online.

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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.