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SPVS/VPMA host “Technology Day”
Event aimed to help increase IT knowledge

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) and the Veterinary Practice Manager Association (VPMA) teamed up to host a “Technology Day” in Solihull on October 11th.

They believe technology should make the running of a practice easier, more efficient and more profitable and they hope the workshops and stands will help to bring practice staff up to speed.

The workshops will cover a range of technology and new applications relevant to modern veterinary practice. In each case these workshops will explain the relevance and possible applications of new technology available to practices.

Workshops will include:
◦    Vet:Client communication in 2022
◦    Cloud computing explained
◦    Telephone system technology
◦    Smartphones and tablet technology for vets
◦    Top websites reviewed
◦    Google masterclass
◦    Client data that works for you
◦    Loyalty cards
◦    Embracing IT change.

Exhibitors will include providers of practice management systems, website designers, social media consultants and telecommunication system suppliers.

The SPVS & VPMA Technology Day costs £100 for SPVS/VPMA members (or £150 for non-members) and will be held at the Village Hotel in Solihull, from 9:30am to 5pm on 11 October 2012.

For further details, or to register for the event, visit the SPVS website. 

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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.