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CQ students celebrate at Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Adam Henson and Martin Barrow with graduates.

Countryfile's Adam Henson presented graduates with their awards.

Learners from across the country celebrated success at Central Qualifications (CQ) Graduation and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 3 June. It was held at Central Hall in Westminster and was attended by learners who have recently achieved one of CQ’s qualifications.

Graduates of CQ’s Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and Diploma in Veterinary Nurse Assistants attended from CQ training centres around the UK.

Best-selling author, farmer and television presenter Adam Henson delivered the keynote speech and presented graduating veterinary nurses with ceremonial scrolls, while their families and friends looked on. 

Mr Henson said: “It was an absolute honour to attend the graduation ceremony for veterinary nurses yesterday. Such a stunning venue and a fantastic day of celebrations. 

"Congratulations to all those now qualified. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours.”

CQ is a nationally recognised awarding organisation for the veterinary and animal related industries. It believes that training the next generation of veterinary nurses not only benefits the individuals and the practices, but is essential for the future success of the profession as a whole and ultimately for animal welfare.

The ceremony was also an opportunity to announce the winners of the Veterinary Nursing Educator Awards 2023. Presented by Martin Barrow, CQ chair of governors, the awards recognise the hard work and commitment of all staff who support students studying for veterinary nursing qualifications, as well as acknowledging their talents, skills and dedication to veterinary nurse training.

This year’s winners were Helen Clarke from Myerscough College and Nicola Newman from Plumpton College. 

Jacqui Garrett, CQ director said: “It was an amazing day and so lovely to see such a well-attended ceremony, particularly as it was our first since the pandemic.

“We are very proud of the achievements of all the newly qualified veterinary nurses and we wish them a long and successful career in the industry.”

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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.