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The VMD has added anaphylaxis to the SPC of Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats.

It says that this is a rare side effect, with such adverse events affecting fewer than three animals for every 1000 doses of Solensia sold.

Solensia is used to alleviate osteoarthritis pain in cats. It contains the active ingredient frunevetmab.

Anaphylaxis joins effects such as alopecia, dermatitis, pruritus on the list of adverse effects.

The VMD says that is constantly reviewing adverse event data for all medicines.

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BVNA launches new guidance on delegating to RVNs

The resource sets out how to maximise the role of vet nurses.

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Most new vet nurses positive about their training

Sixty per cent of respondents went on to work at their training practice.

BVNA launches online pet behaviour hub

The resources will support members to learn more about animal behaviour.

BVNA awards honorary membership to Nicholas Taylor RVN

Association also confirms its charity of the year.

BVNA president begins second term

New council members also welcomed at AGM.

BVNA shares initial findings of VN Profession survey

Over half of respondents knew a 'vet nurse' who wasn't qualified or regulated.

RCVS updates VN training standards framework

The framework is reviewed by the College every five years.

BVNA releases Clinical Coach Toolkit

The resources will help those supervising SVNs.

Vet nurses invited to discuss future of profession

Veterinary Nursing Vision events planned for September and October.

18.2m worry about litter impact on animals, survey suggests
21st February 2025

Scottish SPCA reports surge in calls to give up pets
21st February 2025

Avian influenza reported in Norfolk grey seals
20th February 2025

RVC textbook reveals key concepts of One Health approach
20th February 2025

Horse sport welfare goes under the spotlight
19th February 2025

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More bird housing measures introduced in England

The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) is to enforce mandatory housing measures in five more regions, as it tackles the spread of avian influenza in kept and wild birds across England.

From 16 February the measures will apply to Cheshire, Herefordshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Worcestershire. The regions join eight other locations which are already following the measures.

Bird keepers in these areas must house their birds, as well as following strict biosecurity measures. Any locations within a Protection Zone outside these areas must also keep birds housed.

An Avian Influenza Protection Zone, mandating enhanced biosecurity measures, remains in place across Great Britain. On 10 February, APHA also banned the gatherings of poultry, galliforme and anseriforme birds in England, Scotland and Wales

All disease control zones can be checked on APHA's interactive map. Further guidance on additional housing measures can be found here.