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BVA opens nominations for next junior vice president
The successful candidate will represent the views and interests of BVA members and the wider UK veterinary profession.

BVA vet surgeon members are invited to self nominate or nominate a fellow member. 

Nominations for the 2021/22 BVA junior vice president are now open.

Open to all BVA members, the organisation welcomes applications from veterinary surgeons from a range of professional backgrounds and experience.

This year, in a bid to maintain a balance of expertise on the Officer team, the BVA is keen to hear from candidates with a background in small animal practice.

As JVP, the successful candidate will represent the views and interest of BVA members and the wider UK veterinary profession to government, politicians and the media. They will work with BVA's chief executive and policy, media and membership teams to forge and maintain relationships with BVA stakeholders and lead on a portfolio of priority issues.

The JVP term will last for one year, beginning with the BVA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September. The successful applicant will then take the position of president in September 2022. 

Overall, the commitment will be three years plus a further three years serving as a past president on Council, during which the applicant will attend four meetings per year. 

BVA Junior Vice President Justine Shotton said: “I have really enjoyed my role as BVA Junior Vice President so far.

"Only a couple of months in, I've already attended political lobbying and briefing events on improving animal welfare at slaughter; been involved in meetings with the Vet Schools Council planning on how we best support students in their education through Covid-19; chaired the BVA hot topic session at the Vet Show Autumn Series on sustainability in our profession; and even discussed octopus sentience. 

“I am loving the diversity of this role and feel privileged to be involved with causes that I value deeply and that are crucial to our profession. I would encourage anyone with a passion for making our wonderful profession the best it can be, and for championing animal welfare, to apply!”

BVA veterinary surgeons are invited to self nominate or nominate a fellow member with their consent.  A full description of the role and a nomination form can be found on the BVA Officers' page. 

The closing date for nominations is 9 am on Monday 11 January 2021. 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.