VetNI

Veterinary Northern Ireland

Avian Flu – help share the guidance amongst your clients

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This A4 DAERA poster can be downloaded HERE for display in your practices and on your website and social media channels.

Please help ensure that anyone who keeps birds are aware of the risk and actions they can take to protect their birds. Remember, advice from the Public Health Agency is that the risk to public health from the virus is very low, however the general public is advised not to touch or pick up birds that are dead, or appear to be sick or dying.  The Food Standards Agency has confirmed that Avian Influenza does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers. Thoroughly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.

Further advice can be found on the DAERA website.

We’re not always thinking about food but . . .

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If you are coming to the fabulous AVSPNI Spring Conference “Talking Heads” on 25th and 26th May and have any particular dietary needs that you haven’t told us about, please drop a line to conference facilitators VetNI on [email protected] to let us know.

Veggies, vegans, dairy-free, wheat-free and more – the chef at the La Mon Hotel can cater for all so long as we know your needs in good time!

Northern Ireland Veterinary Nursing Awards 2018

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Wow!  We really do have exceptional RVNs, student vet nurses and ANAs – you are all winners in our view!
So many fantastic people have been nominated for the BVNA NI, Agria Pet Insurance and AVSPNI awards that we can’t wait for the Awards Ceremony at the AVSPNI S/A conference.  If you or one of your team members are up for an award, don’t forget to book your accommodation at La Mon Hotel for Friday 25th May TODAY.   Rooms unsold by the close of play today must be released back to the general public at higher cost than is available to conference delegates.

BVD statuses and movement restrictions on APHIS

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BVD costs the cattle industry in Northern Ireland millions of pounds each year. Changes announced on 17th January 2018 will help support the NI agricultural industry’s efforts to eradicate this disease however the retention of persistently infected animals is still a problem and farmers must be encouraged to follow AHWNI’s advice and remove these animals as soon as possible.

http://www.animalhealthni.com/news_article/117.aspx
https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/bvd-statuses-and-movement-restrictions-aphis

How familiar are you with all the updates to the TB Testing Contract?

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Vets in NI farm practice – if a job’s worth doing, we know you’ll do it well!  However, did you know that DAERA can make certain types of changes to the TB testing contract without formally notifying you in advance of the changes coming into effect?  To ensure that you continue to meet and exceed the standards set in the contract its worth checking the DAERA website to ensure that you are fully aware of all of the changes made since this contract came into force in Spring 2016.

 

AVSPNI Autumn Conference at the Slieve Donard – because you’re worth it!

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NI vets – we know that you’ve worked hard all year and its difficult to squeeze CPD into an already busy life.  The AVSPNI Autumn Conference at the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, County Down should help you tick both R&R and CPD boxes.  We have an exceptional line-up of speakers giving talks of relevance, almost whatever type of practice you work in. The social side of this weekend is legendary too!

Check out the brochure and be sure to reserve your accommodation by 4th September and return your registration form before 18th to get the best prices.

Jean Wales – NIVA and BVA NI Branch President 2017

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It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that NIVA and BVA NI Branch President Jean Wales died this morning, June 26th, in Causeway Hospital, Coleraine.  She suffered a major heart attack on Sunday morning at about 1.00 am from which she did not recover consciousness.  Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Billy, her son James, her wider family circle and her many, many close friends.  
Funeral arrangements will be posted here when they are available.
 

A closer look at the TBSPG Report – NEW DATE

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NIVA has organised a meeting to allow the vet profession to discuss the TBSPG report with TBSPG panel members.  The event will be held on 27th July at the Glenavon House Hotel.  Full details are on the Events page of the VetNI website or on the Flyer  This is YOUR chance to better understand the expected direction of travel toward bovine TB eradication in NI.  Do you want to discuss the drivers and methodology behind the panel’s conclusions?  Want to find out what fresh input and new partnerships your own sector of the profession may be required to offer? Come along on Thursday 27th!  Don’t forget to register by e-mailing [email protected]

Health Plans for CAFRE Business Development Groups

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Members of BDG’s can elect to have a herd/flock plan prepared by their PVP following a template plan. PVP are paid a direct fee for preparation of the plan paid by CAFRE on receipt of a completed plan. Some basic blood analysis are also covered with the farmer being reimbursed this cost on confirmation the test results have been reported.

BDG members have to indicate their interest to CAFRE initially and CAFRE will notify the practices of their interest.

Guidance notes and templates for Suckler Beef and Sheep can be sourced using the links below, dairy plans are being finalised and should be available by Monday 23 Jan. A list of contacts is included in the guidance notes. In the event that any of the link don’t work please contact Andrew Murray – 028 9442 6820 [email protected]

Guidance Notes – http://eservices.ruralni.gov.uk/docs/VetGuide.docx

S Beef plan – http://eservices.ruralni.gov.uk/docs/hplansbeef.docx

Sheep plan – http://eservices.ruralni.gov.uk/docs/hplansheep.docx