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Nominations open for world young poultry vet of the year
The winner of the young poultry veterinary surgeon of the year award, will be presented with their prize at the WVPA meeting in Bangkok in September.
The winner of the young poultry veterinary surgeon of the year award, will be presented with their prize at the WVPA meeting in Bangkok in September.

Panel of global poultry experts to judge award

Nominations are now open for the World Veterinary Poultry Association's (WVPA) young poultry veterinarian of the year award.

The award is open to veterinary surgeons specialising in poultry, who were under the aged of 35 as of January 1this year.

The winner will be given the equivalent of $5,000 towards attending international scientific or CPD meetings. 

The WVPA is looking for a young veterinary surgeon who has not only displayed a commitment to bird health and customer care, but who demonstrate a real passion for the poultry industry.

Dr Trevor Bagust, President of the WVPA said: "The two previous winners have been exceptional young veterinarians who are a credit to our profession.

“We have been very impressed by the standard of nominations in the past, and I expect 2014 to be the same or even better.”

A panel of global poultry experts will judge the award and the winner will be presented with his or her award at the WVPA Asia Meeting in Bangkok in September.

Hector Badillo, Global Marketing Director for award sponsor, Zoetis, believes that encouraging young veterinarians is important for the future of the poultry industry.

“Maintaining the health and therefore the productivity of flocks is absolutely central to the success of modern poultry businesses, and veterinarians are an essential part of that success,” he said.

Nominees/applicants are asked to demonstrate their role and achievements in the industry and explain why they believe they should win the award in 500 words or less.

The closing date for nominations is May 16. Entries can only be made via the WVPA Young Veterinarian of the Year 2014 website at wvpa-award.com

Full details on the award are also available on the website.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.