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BVNA launches new Congress App
iPhone and iPad App released for BVNA Congress 2012

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has joined forces with leading IT provider, AT Veterinary Systems, to produce a handy BVNA Congress 2012 App for iPhone and iPad.

Delegates attending the 2012 BVNA Congress can now benefit from the new app, which gives you important information about the congress, including floor plans of Telford International Centre and easy to use maps, details of all the exhibitors taking part, and a list of all social events and lectures/workshops being held. You are also able to create your own customised list of lectures.

Further features include: announcements, an exhibitors map, a lecture map and live news. The new app is the perfect companion to BVNA Congress 2012, which will be taking place in Telford International Centre - a new location for BVNA Congress - from the 5th - 7th October 2012.

The app can be downloaded now free of charge from the app store.

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk