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BVNA president begins second term
“Progression can be so very much, but what it should do is make us look at what we could be doing better for ourselves and those around us” – Lyndsay Hughes.
New council members also welcomed at AGM.

Lyndsay Hughes has begun her second term as president of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA).

Speaking at the BVNA’s annual general meeting (AGM) during last month’s BVNA Congress, Ms Hughes explained that the association planned to continue with the theme of ‘progression’ from her first term.

Ms Hughes said: “I stand before you again this year, asking the same of you as I did last year – this is your profession, and I will dutifully stand and serve you and speak on your behalf, as loudly as I can and wherever I can.

“But – I need every single one of you to engage with the work being undertaken. Whether that is by me, the association or by engaging with anything that can impact you as a veterinary nurse. You have the power to help make the changes, we are stronger together and always will be.

“The progression of our profession touches so many elements. This could be leadership, this could be clinic development, QI, non-clinical roles, it can even be as I’ve just mentioned the progression of our mindset.

“Progression can be so very much, but what it should do is make us look at what we could be doing better for ourselves and those around us. For those that are already developing each other and supporting progression of veterinary nurses, then we must celebrate you and share your experiences to help others.”

The BVNA’s officer team for the 2024-25 year has also been ratified. Alongside Ms Hughes as president, Sarah Holliday will serve as junior vice-president, Nikki McLeod as honorary treasurer, and Steph Worsley as honorary secretary.

The congress also saw three new recently elected council members begin their three-year terms: Simone Bennett, Hamish Morris, and Helen Stewart.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.