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BVNA announces Special Recognition Award
New award added to ceremony

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) have announced that a 'Special Recognition Award' will be added to this year's awards ceremony taking place at BVNA Congress in October.

It was considered by BVNA Council that, this year, the veterinary nursing team at Edinburgh's Telford College deserved recognition for their successful campaign to safeguard the veterinary nursing course in the face of closure due to financial cutbacks.

Over the last few years, veterinary nursing education has faced significant changes in the way that courses are delivered and students supported whilst on placement. Telford College's veterinary nursing team have continued to manage the changes to the course whilst raising awareness of the vital need for this provision in Scotland with everyone from MSPs to the management of the college.

As a result, the course has been retained and at least 24 full time and part-time veterinary nurse training positions for employed student veterinary nurses in practice across Scotland have been assured.

BVNA Congress will take place from the 5 - 7th October, at Telford International Centre in Shropshire. 

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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.