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Vet nurses invited to discuss future of profession
A report will be produced once the events series is over.
Veterinary Nursing Vision events planned for September and October.

A series of events looking at the future of veterinary nursing is set to visit Monmouthshire and London in the coming weeks as well as hosting online sessions.

The Veterinary Nursing Vision events, supported by VN Futures, bring together veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses to discuss what the future of the profession should look like.

The upcoming events will be held at Coleg Gwent, Usk Campus, Usk, Monmouthshire on 24 September and at Hello Vets, London on 2 October. Two online events are also scheduled for 26 September and 15 October.

Six in-person events have already taken place at at VN Council, VMG Congress, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise in Belfast, the Veterinary Nursing Education Committee, Scotland’s Rural College, and Harper Adams University. An online event has also been held for educators.

After the series of events is over, a report will be product outlining the discussions' themes and the next steps.

Jill Macdonald, VN Futures Project Lead, said: “So far, all the events have been very well received, and it is hugely promising to see how positive, enthusiastic, and open to thinking outside of the box the attendees have been.

“The discussions have been fruitful and varied, but there are definitely some common themes emerging. These are namely the need for improved training and utilisation of patient care assistants; the development of advanced practitioner and prescriber roles; and, increased team cohesion, empowerment, and support, including improved recognition for all members of the veterinary team.”

Information on signing up for the events can be found on the VN Vision events page.

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

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. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

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