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BVNA Council Member makes charity pledge
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Sponsored weight loss for Retired Greyhound Trust

Council Member and Regional Team Leader of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Donna Lewis has made a pledge to lose weight to help The Retired Greyhound Trust, which is the BVNA's Charity of the Year.

Donna's official starting weight as of her joining Weightwatchers on April 27th was recorded at 12st 4lbs. A goal weight was set at 10st 7lbs, which she hopes to reach by October 5th so she can be officially weighed at the BVNA Congress during happy hour.

To sponsor Donna, pleased contact the BVNA office via bvna@bvna.co.uk to ask for an official sponsorship form or visit the JustGiving page here. All money raised will go to the Retired Greyhound Trust. 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 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.