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The socks help protect the donkeys from insect bites.
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Chatter box The CMA has invited comments on a draft survey invitation letter, as it continues its investigation into consumer experience.

Stakeholders have until midday on 22 October to share their thoughts on its contents.

The quantitative survey, conducted by Accent, recently underwent a separate consultation. It will be sent to a random sample of participants, with the letter inviting them to complete the survey.

The letter can be found here. Stakeholders should email vetsMI@cma.gov.uk to make comment. Chatter box

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Equine News
BVNA shares initial findings of VN Profession survey

Over half of respondents knew a 'vet nurse' who wasn't qualified or regulated.
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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.
BVNA retains 'Silver' environmental accreditation

 The award recognises the work done to reduce the BVNA's environmental impact.
BVNA urges greater role for RVNs in CMA response

Allow RVNs to see patients with common disorders, BVNA suggests.
BVNA calls for greater vet nurse role in RCVS governance

The association has published its response to the RCVS governance consultation.
Vet nurses invited to mental health research project

 The study will investigate the education of SVNs.
BVNA announces council election results

Three RVNs join BVNA Council after membership votes.
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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.
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