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Read the reviewer reports

With veterinary journals publishing enthusiastic reports regarding the new VN Diploma, many well-known veterinary nurses and industry leaders have been eager to add their support.

Having extensively reviewed the DipVN, glowing comments came thick and fast from influential nurses, lecturers and authors.

A number of evaluations has been created, which includes an equivalence report and the profile and testimonials of external reviewers.

One of the reviewers, Joy Venturi Rose MSc BA Ed (Hons) RVN Hon LMBVNA, has considerable experience of veterinary nursing and teaching. Amongst other achievements, she has been an equivalence officer and external examiner for the RCVS.

After reviewing the Diploma, Joy Venturi Rose stated:

"Helpful cross referencing of indicative content enables educators to easily highlight areas of commonality across the syllabus and aids clarification on what students need to know.

This new qualification should complement the existing provision for veterinary nurse training."

Joy's report concludes with a letter of recommendation to the VN Council chairman.

To read the full report, please click here.

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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.