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Colleges Adopt CQ VN Qualifications
Eleven colleges sign up

Central Qualifications has released details of the colleges offering CQ Veterinary Nursing qualifications.
 
Following a surge in popularity amongst educational centres and recognition in the veterinary profession, Central Qualifications (CQ) is delighted to announce that eleven colleges so far have adopted their Veterinary Nursing qualifications.
 
CQ is an Ofqual approved awarding body, dedicated to the veterinary profession and providing high standards of vocational learning.
 
Staff training and development is pivotal to the success of modern veterinary practices and CQ engages with colleges, training providers and students to develop and provide a wide range of Veterinary Nursing qualifications.
 
From colleges such as Bicton College and Bridgwater College in the South West to East Durham College and Northumbria College in the North East, CQ has recorded a rapid growth.

Further centres offering the qualifications include Abbeydale Vetlink, Plumpton College, Chicester College, Reaseheath College, Oaklands College, Halesowen College and South Staffordshire College.
 
CQ's flexible learning options are designed so that both centres and learners know there is a qualification to suit every need. This fresh approach to learning has subsequently resulted in an influx of student, employee and centre enquiries.
 
Everyone at CQ is committed to delivering a high quality and customer focussed service. All qualifications are created and developed by CQ to ensure that learners develop the skills, knowledge and practical competencies required to advance their careers. Similarly, CQ provides continuing support to colleges and centres to promote student recruitment, and to maintain high standards of quality assurance and teaching.
 

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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.'