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BVNA nursing programme at NI congress
Oncology-centred CPD programme for vet nurses

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has announced that it will be hosting the nursing programme at this year's Northern Ireland Conference 2013.

The joint BVNA & British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) congress will be held on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at Armagh City Hotel. Its focus will be oncology-based.

Those who attend BVNA's nursing lectures will be able to earn two CPD/CVE points on Friday, and six on Saturday.

The lectures will include Obtaining a diagnosis, Common tumours in small animals, Understanding the side-effects of treatment and The future of veterinary oncology.

Speaking at the event are veterinary specialists Rachel Burrow, Jessica Lawrence, Mary Marrington and Samantha Fontaine.

"This year's programme offers friendly and sociable opportunities for CPD and an excellent lecture programme with a broad plectrum of topics centred on oncology but encompassing the wider aspects of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and palliative care," said the BVNA.

Click here to see the full programme and to register.

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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.