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BVA launches employment hub
Among the advice pages is information on employment law, addressing grievances and equality in the workplace.
The hub provides resources, advice and support for workplace issues.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new employment hub, which aims to support its members with tailored advice for employers and employees.

The hub is in response to survey results which revealed that some veterinary surgeons were unsatisfied with their employment support.

The Voice of the Veterinary Profession Autumn 2023 survey, which polled 541 veterinary professionals across the UK, found that 27 per cent of respondents considered their HR support and staff management ‘not very good’. Ten per cent found it ‘terrible’.

The BVA also reported data from its legal hotline, which revealed that most calls covered contract disputes and grievance procedures.

The new online resources platform will provide BVA members with support and guidance, with a selection of expert guides, legal support and topical articles on common workplace queries. The advice is tailored for both employers and employees.

Among the advice pages is information on employment law, addressing grievances and equality in the workplace. There is also a link to relevant articles from the BVA’s journal, In Practice, exploring various elements of employment.

Members with employment-related issues may be directed to BVA’s free, 24/7 legal support hotline, where specialist legal advisors provides mediation and representation services and discounts for specialised legal needs.

Elizabeth Mullineaux, BVA junior vice president, said: “Whether you’re an employee, an employer or a manager we all want to ensure that our workplaces have clear and effective structures and support in place to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.

“This new hub pulls together the invaluable range of employment-related resources and advice BVA offers to members, on everything from pay and flexible working to employment contracts, giving employers and employees quick access to support with some of the most common queries in veterinary workplaces.”

The BVA Employment Hub can be found here.

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.