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SEVC Offers Opportunities for VNs
Organisers of the Southern European Veterinary Conference (SEVC) say it will offer UK vet nurses a unique perspective on the latest thinking in their profession at an international level. 

Featuring lectures from leading veterinary nurses both from Spain and the UK and with delegates drawn from around the world, the event will also provide an opportunity for vet nurses in all areas of small animal practice to share experiences, gain hands-on practical experience and learn about emerging treatments in other countries.

The SEVC’s International Nursing programme has been developed by Lead Chair Sol Indurain, a Spanish veterinary nurse who qualified in the UK 18 years ago and who was Regional Coordinator for the BVNA in East Anglia in 2009.  A past lecturer at the College of Animal Welfare, Sol now lectures part-time on Animal Science at Otley College in East Anglia and works as a locum nurse at, amongst other places, an ophthalmic referral centre in Cambridge.  She will lecture on barrier nursing and the ophthalmic surgical patient at the SEVC.

Commenting on programme, Sol Indurain said:  “Across Europe we’re seeing an opening up of veterinary nursing training and, through projects such as the Pan European Practical Assessment System for Veterinary Nurses, there’s also a greater emphasis on sharing knowledge and best practice across countries. The SEVC provides a great opportunity for UK vet nurses to learn more about nursing in other countries, to build contacts and to find out more about the range of international projects available for them to get involved in.”

The SEVC will take place in Barcelona between 30 September and 3 October 2010 with all lectures given in English and Spanish. Further information can be found here. 

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk