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VPMA Congress Enjoys Record Attendance
Past president Iain Lorraine and new president Rebekka Fiorani
The Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) is celebrating after record attendance to their annual congress. 

The event, which took place just outside Oxford, was the 16th annual congress, providing a programme of lectures to inform delegates about all aspects of veterinary practice management and development.

Highlights included an inspirational opening talk from Pete Goss, International Yachtsman, former Royal Marine and winner of a Legion d’Honneur for saving another sailor in the middle of a race after turning his yacht round and sailing into hurricane force winds for two days. In addition to interesting lectures, workshops and debates delegates could also engage in extending their social networks and enjoying the ambience of congress. A networking party attracted 70 delegates and 150 attended a dinner dance.

Saturday morning also saw the welcome address and inauguration of the VPMA’s new president Rebekka Fiorani. She replaces Iain Lorraine who has now become Senior Vice President.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.