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New president elected for BVA NI branch and NIVA
Dr Verner has said she will be aiming for positive engagement with the newly restored Assembly and Executive in Northern Ireland.
The new president’s theme will be ‘Thriving Together’.

Sharon Verner has been elected as the new president of the Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA).

Stepping up from the role of junior vice-president for both associations, she replaces Esther Skelly-Smith, who will serve as senior vice-president for the coming year. Kirsten Dunbar has been elected as the new junior vice-president.

The officer team took up their new roles on Thursday, 22 February at the annual general meeting at the Dunadry Hotel and Gardens in Antrim.

A graduate of the University of Cambridge, Dr Verner has worked as manager of Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland’s bovine viral diarrhoea eradication programme for the last seven years. Her presidential theme will be ‘Thriving Together’.

Dr Verner said: “There have been plenty of challenges for Northern Ireland’s veterinary profession to overcome in recent years and many of these will continue during my year as president, such as finding a permanent solution to the long-standing, unresolved matter of ensuring continued access to veterinary medicines.

“I also look forward to supporting the veterinary profession in tackling other local issues such as controlling endemic diseases including bovine TB, lobbying for new animal health and welfare legislation including the need for regulation of farriers, and championing the role of the veterinary profession in the future farming policy and in sustainable agri-food production.

“I am excited to be stepping into this role and, with the support of my fellow officers, aiming for positive engagement with the newly restored Assembly and Executive in the coming months.”

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Free bloat webinar planned for dog owners

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 The Kennel Club is inviting dog owners to attend a free webinar on gastric dilation-volvulus syndrome, also known as bloat.

Part of its health webinar series, the session will take place from 7pm to 8pm on 12 November. It will explore what scientific research has revealed about causes, symptoms, breed susceptibilities, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options, as well as looking at what future research could uncover.

The talk will be hosted by Mark Dunning, professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of Nottingham, and will include a 30-minute Q&A session.

Places can be booked here

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FIVP to represent independent practices at London Vet Show

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) will be at stand (S05) at this year's London Vet Show.

The not-for-profit organisation will be explaining how its expertise and resources can help independent practices to thrive in a competitive industry. It will also share how it has been representing independent practices in the ongoing CMA investigation.

On Thursday, FIVP member Steve Carter will be available to discuss how veterinary surgeons and nurses can pursue practice ownership.

FIVP will also be offering independent practices three months of free membership if they sign up at the stand.

Rita Dingwall, FIVP business development manager, said: "It's a wonderful opportunity to discuss our representation in the CMA enquiry and connect with like-minded individuals who share our passion for independent practice."