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Nominations open for BVNA awards 2024
Nominations will be open until Wednesday, 31 July 2024.

Finalists will be invited to BVNA Congress and an Awards Ceremony.

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has opened the nominations for its 2024 awards.

Nominations will remain open until Wednesday, 31 July 2024, for four veterinary nursing categories.

The association is inviting its members, as well as other registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) and student veterinary nurses (SVNs), to recognise the individuals who have inspired and supported others.

Among the awards open for nominations is the Veterinary Nursing Journal (VNJ) Writer of the Year Award. Open to BVNA members and non-members, the award celebrates articles which lead to interesting discussions, foster positive change, or improve clinical standards in practice.

The article must have been published in the VNJ between September 2023 and July 2024.

The RVN Champion of the Year, RVN Mentor of the Year and SVN of the Year awards are only open to members of the BVNA.

RVN Champion of the Year will be awarded to an RVN who has proactively raised awareness for the RVN title. Eligible candidates will have promoted the importance of protecting the title, the need for legislative reform and the skills that RVNs offer.

The winner of RVN Mentor of the Year will have supported a colleague with their professional development and progression as a veterinary nurse. This can be in a leadership capacity, in an area of clinical practice, or a role outside of practice.

Finally, SVN of the Year will recognise a student who has not only undertaken their training, but also raised awareness for RVNs and supported their fellow students.

Three finalists from each category will be invited to attend BVNA Congress on Saturday, 12 October 2024, as well as the evening Dinner Dance and Awards Ceremony.

Lyndsay Hughes, BVNA president, said: ““We are incredibly excited to announce this year’s four award categories, and our annual Awards Ceremony at BVNA Congress is a real highlight for all at BVNA.

“It provides a fantastic opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the inspiring work that individuals do, and the impact our members have on the wider profession. Simply being put forwards for an award also provides a real sense of recognition to all of our nominees.”

For more information, visit the BVNA website.

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New guidelines published for wildlife disease surveillance

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 A set of international guidelines for disease surveillance in wildlife has been updated for the first time since 2015.

Released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the World Organisation for Animal Health, General Guidelines for Surveillance of Diseases, Pathogens and Toxic Agents in Free-ranging Wildlife is designed to help wildlife authorities and others working with wildlife carry out effective surveillance programmes.

The document, which cover areas including choosing appropriate strategies, safety and biosafety protocols, and ethical and legal considerations, can be read here.  

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Restricted zone extended after more bluetongue cases

After three new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 were detected along the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire border, the restricted zone has been extended.

The zone now includes Buckinghamshire and part of Berkshire, as well as Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, City of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Greater London, part of Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, part of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, part of Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk, Surrey, and West Sussex.

Susceptible animals in the restricted zone should only be moved if it is essential. A specific licence is needed to move a susceptible animal from within the restricted zone to outside of the zone.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. In Northern Ireland, suspected cases should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the areas where restrictions apply can be found here.