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17th to 23rd July: National VN Week

Register your event online now!

The event gives veterinary nurses an opportunity to reflect on their profession and raise awareness amongst the public of the vital role that they play in today's modern veterinary practice. 

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) will again be organising events up and down the country.  Last year saw over 260 nurses register online to take part in the celebration.

If you want to get involved this year please visit the VN Week blog  to see regular dates on the events.  You may want to even organise something yourself throughout the week; previous events have included a sponsored dog walk, charity raffles, pub quizzes and even a sponsored sky-dive!

There are also three great competitions to enter with fantastic prizes including; an Apple iPad, a digital camera, High Street shopping vouchers and a Sony Touch Reader.

Click here to register your event

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

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.