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Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month ‘a huge success’
"This year I was keen to try to broaden the reach of the campaign to all sectors of the veterinary profession."

BVNA announces winners of three competitions 

The BVNA has said it was ‘overjoyed’ with the response to this year’s Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, which ran throughout the month of May.

A social media campaign called for veterinary professionals to submit videos explaining why they could not live without their RVNs.

BVNA branded the awareness month a ‘huge success’, garnering over 2,200 new likes on the campaign’s Facebook page. Posts were also shared in more than 47 countries.

Jo Hinde, VNAM committee chair, led this year’s campaign. She said: “This year I was keen to try to broaden the reach of the campaign to all sectors of the veterinary profession as well as the general public.

“I am thrilled to see that we had engagement from colleges, corporate groups and suppliers as well as from a wide range of staff roles.”

Nurses were challenged to take part in three challenges to help raise awareness of a veterinary nurse’s role - create a display board, run an event and submit a selfie.

The winners across the three categories were:
 Category A: Best Display
    ▪    Winner:  Amanda MacDonald, Fraser & Fraser Vets, Dingwall
    ▪    Runner up: Heather Sparks, Eastfield Veterinary Clinic, Grimsby

Category B: Best Event
    ▪    Winner: Nikki McLeod, Albavet, Dunfermline
    ▪    Runner up: Cheryl Ramsbottom, Ashleigh Vets, Sale
 
Category C: Best Selfie
    ▪    Winner: Lauren Stowe
    ▪    Runner up: Helen Nashwalder

All winners and runners up will receive Love to Shop vouchers worth £25-£200.

 

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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.