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Voting opens in BVNA council elections
Ten candidates are standing for five seats.
BVNA members have until 7 July to vote.

Voting has opened in this year’s British Veterinary Nursing Association’s (BVNA’s) council election.

A total of 10 candidates are vying for three RVN seats and two student seats.

The RVN candidates:
  • Kimberley Boparai
  • Felicity Caldwell
  • Victoria Foulkes
  • Declan Jones
  • Krishna Mistry
  • Cheryl Plimmer
 
The student candidates:
  • Kate Davies
  • Julia Hamilton
  • Poppy Meredith
  • Ell Stokes

Each councillor is elected for a period of three years.

Full and student members will be sent an email with details on how to vote, with voting open until Friday 7 July.

BVNA president Charlotte Pace said: “It is that exciting time of the year again!
 
“I am really pleased to see the list of great candidates that have put themselves forward for election this year. It takes courage and dedication to run for BVNA Council, and the lucky candidates will be shaping the direction of veterinary nursing.
 
“Now is when our members have the chance to vote for the people that they think will represent their voice best on BVNA Council for the next three years. I would urge everyone to read the manifestos, engage with the social media content throughout the election period, and vote.”

Profiles and manifestos for each of the candidates can be read online.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 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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News Shorts
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.