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RCVS expands support for refugee vets
"We want to thank each membership organisation who has offered free membership" - Mandisa Greene, RCVS senior vice-president.
The RCVS has collaborated with the BSAVA, BVA, BEVA, BCVA and VMG.

The RCVS has expanded its support package for veterinary professions who have refugee status, now including access to training resources such as CPD opportunities, and free membership to several veterinary associations.

In partnership with The Refugee Council, in 2020 the RCVS created a scheme to provide financial support for UK-based vets with refugee status, to enable them to take the RCVS Statutory Examination for Membership for free. 

Recognising that more could be done to support veterinary professionals with refugee status, the RCVS has collaborated with the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), the British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) and Veterinary Medicines VMG to provide free membership to veterinary professionals with refugee status. 

RCVS senior vice-president Mandisa Greene commented: “We’re really pleased to be able to provide this package of support for veterinary surgeons with refugee status. 

“Although we put in place financial support for the Statutory Examination for Membership last year, we felt there was much more that we wanted to and could offer. 

“It’s particularly heart-warming to have put this package of support together in partnership with the wider veterinary community, and we want to thank each membership organisation who has offered free membership.

“We know that making connections with other veterinary professionals can be crucial for establishing a support network and finding a job, so having the opportunity to join a range of membership organisations for free is a really important part of this package. 

“We hope that the ‘welcome pack’ we’ve put together will help veterinarians who have resettled in the UK to pass their exams, find a job they enjoy and allow them to continue to contribute to animal health and welfare in their new home.”

The association memberships provide a variety of benefits, including training resources, mentoring and access to current research and sector news, which will help veterinary professionals learn about the profession in the UK, and prepare for exams. 


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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.