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Bury St Edmunds voted UK's most dog-friendly town

The town has been recognised in the DogFriendly Awards.
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Chatter box 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Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November.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. Chatter box

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Equine News
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.
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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.
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