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BVNA announces council election results
“I would like to thank all those who put themselves forward for election, plus members who voted this year” – Lyndsay Hughes.
Three RVNs join BVNA Council after membership votes.

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has announced the results of its recent election to fill three RVN seats on its Board of Council.

Simone Bennett, Hamish Morrin, and Helen Stewart have been elected to the council after members voted between 1-30 June. The unsuccessful candidates were Jessica Bold, Chloe Carpenter, Amber Smith, and Leanne Walsh.

The BVNA Council comprises 12 RVNs and three student veterinary nurses. Each member serves a three-year term, with the terms staggered so that each year there are some seats up for election. The council decides on the BVNA’s strategic direction and represents it at veterinary events.

The three successful candidates will be presented to the BVNA annual general meeting for ratification on 13 October 2024. The event will also see the ratification of the incoming BVNA officer team for the 2024/25 term.

Lyndsay Hughes will serve as president, Sarah Holliday as junior vice-president, Steph Worsley as honorary secretary, and Nikki McLeod as honorary treasurer.

Ms Hughes said: “I would like to thank all those who put themselves forward for election, plus members who voted this year. It is an exciting time to be part of representing the veterinary nursing profession, and we look forward to ratifying the successful candidates onto BVNA Council at the AGM in October.

“We are also pleased to announce the incoming officer team; a group of our council members who have committed even more of their time to step into a more senior role within BVNA Council.

“It is a privilege to work alongside the passionate and dedicated veterinary nurses who make up our entire council team, and who volunteer their time to represent and champion the veterinary nursing profession.”

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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.