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RCVS updates VN training standards framework
The RCVS held a number of educator meetings over the summer to make the transition to the new framework as smooth as possible.

The framework is reviewed by the College every five years.

A new veterinary nurse training framework has been launched by the RCVS.

The framework is based on an extensive review of the Standards Framework for Veterinary Nurse Education and Training, and aims to provide students 'with the best training possible in order to prepare them for life in clinical practice.'

“Animal health and welfare and public safety are central to our standards, and it is important that we continue to review them on a regular basis with input from veterinary nurses from across the profession,” said Julie Dugmore, RCVS director of veterinary nursing. 

“Over the summer, we held a number of educator meetings to help familiarise AEIs, delivery sites, and TPs with the new framework, in order to make the transition as smooth as possible.”

The RCVS reviews the framework every five years to ensure approved institutions, delivery sites, and training practices can provide fresh approaches to student veterinary nurse education while being accountable for the local delivery and management of accredited programmes.

The new standards came into force on 1 September 2024 and are available to download on the RCVS publications page.

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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.