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The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here.

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BVNA sessions to explore Veterinary Surgeons Act reform

The group will discuss its work with a three-part series this September.

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VN Futures ends after nine years of initiative

It was a joint project between RCVS and BVNA.

BVNA reveals incoming officer team and council members

The successful applicants will formally take up their seats in October.

Vets invited to workshops to empower vet nurses

VN Vision hopes to strengthen the vet nurse role.

RCVS shares first findings from VN Vision study

The project has heard what RVNs and SVNs want for the future.

CQ Graduation celebrates next generation of vet nurses

Graduates received their ceremonial scrolls from Cat Capon.

Matt Badham named CQ's VN Educator of the Year 2025

His students praised his 'inspiring' and 'engaging' teaching style.

CQ awarded accreditation for Level 3 Vet Nurse qualifications

The awarding organisation will support centres delivering the new qualifications.

Programme revealed for BVNA Congress 2025

It is the second year of BVNA's 'Progression' theme.

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Bluetongue reaches Wales for first time in 2025
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Bluetongue reaches Wales for first time in 2025

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has revealed that bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales for the first time in 2025.

In their latest statistics, APHA records a total of 109 cases of BTV-3 or BTV-8 in Great Britain in the 2025-2026 vector season.

The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain this season is 107. This includes 103 cases within the England restricted zone and four cases in Wales.

There has also been two cases of BTV-8, which were both in Cornwall.

As a result of the cases in Wales, a Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) is enforced in Monmouthshire. Animals can move freely under general license within the England Restricted Zone, however animals with suspected bluetongue must stay on their holding.

All premises testing positive for blue tongue can be viewed on this map.