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Masters course to start for VNs
First clinical Masters course in vet nursing

Veterinary nurses looking to enhance their education will now have the chance to take a clinical Masters course in veterinary nursing, which will be launched at Harper Adams University College in September.

The MSc Veterinary Nursing will give VNs with an honours degree the chance to move forward in their qualifications, and has been designed for veterinary nurses in full or part-time work.

The course will be delivered via day visits to Harper Adams and distance learning. Postgraduate certificates include veterinary oncology nursing, veterinary rehabilitation therapy and veterinary nurse practitioner.

Dr Erica Martin, the course manager, said: "There will also be the opportunity to take individual modules as CPD or triads of modules to form a postgraduate certificate if the VN wants to enhance skills in one particular area without committing to the full MSc."

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk 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.'