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Finalists revealed for BVNA awards
Chloe Mai Burrows (pictured) is a finalist for the Help in the Community Award.

Winners to be announced during virtual event

The BVNA has announced the nine finalists for the annual BVNA Awards, with the winners to be announced during a virtual awards evening during the BVNA This is Us 2020 event.

The award categories and finalists are:

  • St Francis Award, for a veterinary nurse who has demonstrated exemplary dedication to their team, their patients, and the profession over the past year. Finalists are Christine Robinson, Jade Kelly, and Lynsey Tindall
  • Help in the Community Award, presented to nurses who have gone the extra mile to help animal owners and their clinical teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finalists are Beth Scott, Chloe Mai Burrows, and Carla Finzel
  • VNJ Writer of the Year Award, for authors of articles written in VNJ which have inspired positive change, discussion or have improved clinical standards in practice. Finalists are Carol A Gray, Courtney Scales, and Ashleigh Thurston.

Jo Hinde, BVNA president says: “I am thrilled at the launch of BVNA’s new awards. We have an amazing opportunity to highlight the huge dedication, passion and inspiration veterinary nurses bring to the profession.

“It is always uplifting to celebrate and recognise those who have excelled, and all of our finalists are very deserving of the accolade.”

The awards evening begins at 6.30pm on Saturday 10 October and will be streamed live on the BVNA Facebook page, as well as to delegates via Zoom. World-renowned chimpanzee expert Dr Jane Goodall DBE is the keynote speaker for the event, and the awards presentations will follow.

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.