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Nominations for WSAVA Awards


Nominations are being invited for the WSAVA Awards recognising global advances in companion animal care.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is inviting nominations for its 2012 awards.  The awards, which recognise the achievements of veterinarians around the world in advancing the care of companion animals, are made annually and will be presented during the 2012 WSAVA World Congress to be hosted by the BSAVA in Birmingham from 12-15 April 2012.

Nominations for the 2011 awards have already closed and will be presented at this year’s event, which takes place in Jeju, Korea from 14-17 October.

Nominations are invited for the following awards:

The WSAVA Hill's Pet Mobility Award
This recognises the outstanding work of a clinical researcher in the field of canine and feline orthopaedic medicine and surgery.

The WSAVA Hill's Excellence in Veterinary Healthcare Award

This recognises the outstanding work of a veterinarian in promoting companion animal health care.

The WSAVA International Award for Scientific Achievement
This recognises the outstanding contribution of a veterinarian who has furthered the advancement of knowledge of the cause, detection and management of disorders in companion animals.

Professor Jolle Kirpensteijn, President of the WSAVA, commented:  “It’s important to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work of our colleagues around the world as they continue to advance the care of companion animals.  The developments and scientific breakthroughs they work so hard to achieve are helping to improve the daily quality of life and health experienced by many millions of animals around the world.

Nominations must be received by the WSAVA Secretariat by 1 September 2011 and can be submitted by email (wsavasecretariat@gmail.com) or post.  They should include a covering letter, nominee CV and list of nominee publications. Full contact details are at www.wsava.org/contact.htm.

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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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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'